1. PYP Parenting
Successful parenting in
different family structures

2. Agenda
1. Defining and understanding
Parenting
2.Family structures
3.Parenting styles
4.Challenges faced and
techniques of management

3. 5. How to maintain sanity
6. Book recommendations
7. Q/A

4. Meaning of ‘Parenting’
Parenting is the process of
promoting and supporting the
physical, emotional, social, financial,
and intellectual development of a
child from infancy to adulthood.
Parenting refers to the aspects of
raising a child aside from the
biological relationship

6. Family- ponder…
What is a family?
What does family mean to me

7. Family structures
1. Extended family/Joint family
2. Nuclear- Parents and children
3. Single parent- One parent, and
children
4. Either parent living abroad- One
parent living abroad
5. Mixed- Step-parent, step children
from father/mother or both.

8. Forming strong basis for
parenting
1. Communication and agreement
between parents
2. Clear distribution of responsibility
3. Supporting each other
4. Keep aside egos
5. Drawing clear boundaries with
others
6. Maintaining sanity

10. Parenting styles

11. Challenges faced
1. Time management
2. Unbalanced responsibilities/roles

12. 3. Poor communication
Between parents
Between parents and teachers
Between children and parents
• Reason with logic
• Listen to their side of the story
• Develop negotiation skills
Between extended family and Parents

14. 4. Maintaining boundaries with
elders. Clarifying what you control
and what you don’t.

15. 5. Behaviour management
What is acceptable and what is not
acceptable behaviour at home
Who is the boss?
Behaviour modification techniques
(positive/negative reinforcements,
token economy, verbal appreciation,
punishment, ignoring)
Never argue with the child
Routine building
Leading by example
Sibling rivalry

17. 6. Feeling burdened
7. Guilt

18. Techniques of
management
1. Be realistic
Of your capabilities
Your childs capabilities
Your partners capabilities
Your current life situation

19. 2. Build good communication
Spend quality time with your
partner
One-on-one time with each child
Quiet family time
Maintain balance with extended
family
Prioritise social commitments

21. 3. Avoid unsolicited stress
At School
• Make sure HW is completed
• Monitor Internet/TV/PC time
Schedule and follow up regularly with
doctor appointments
Be proactive about child safety

22. How to maintain Sanity
1. Regular breaks/vacations/weekends
2.Be supportive of each other
3.Try to improve yourself

23. 4. Hobbies
5. Relaxation through prayer/meditation
6. Have your own circle of friends

24. 7.Maintain a healthy lifestyle
8. Introspect
9.Be easy on yourself. No superpowers required!

26. Give time, it’s free!

27. Book Recommendations

29. Q/A

30. Thank you