Parenting often feels like trying to assemble furniture while the instructions are being rewritten in real-time. For the working parent, this challenge doubles as you navigate the high-stakes pressure of a career alongside the emotional demands of the home.

This session cuts through the noise of “perfect parenting” to provide practical, evidence-based strategies for every stage of your child’s development. We will explore how to transition from a “manager” to a “consultant” as children grow, while maintaining a foundation of deep connection.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Map the Milestone: Align your expectations with their brain age. Don’t ask a toddler’s brain to do a teenager’s job.

  • Pause & Pivot: Use a 3-step “cool-down” before you react. Neutralise your own triggers to respond with clarity instead of heat.

  • Script the Calm: Use validation phrases. Active listening isn’t about agreeing; it’s about lowering the emotional temperature.

  • Solve, Don’t Punish: Swap punishment for problem-solving. Use natural consequences to build autonomy while keeping firm boundaries.

  • The “Golden 10” Ritual: Quality over quantity. Design a 5-minute habit or a “Golden 10” interaction of pure, undivided attention.

  • Presence > Perfection: Close the “Guilt Gap.” Focus on the quality of your interaction today, not the total number of hours.

SPEAKERS

  • Claudia Schonfelder

  • Chanelda Beyl

EVENT DETAILS

14 April 2026