BONUS OFFER: Download Becoming the Parent You Needed: A Parent's Guide to Reparenting Yourself for just $9.97 ($17 value) with your registration. This will show up as an offer at checkout.
with Sarah DeLuca, LCSW
1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Saturday, February 8, 2025
You're a really good parent who wants to use Respectful Parenting in your home but in the moment, you just can't seem to do it.
You're frustrated because...
You know that what you're doing isn't working, and it doesn't feel good, but you get so triggered by your child's behavior and it just happens.
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You weren't raised with Respectful Parenting so you don't have a model for what that even looks like.
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You want to raise your child to be compassionate, respectful, responsible, empowered, but you're not sure exactly how to do that...
- You've read countless parenting books, listen to all the podcasts, and follow all the "mom-fluencers" (maybe you even started therapy!) - but it's just not clicking.
- You've noticed that time-outs, rewards and punishments may work temporarily, but the behaviors come back, and you have a feeling they might be getting worse. Plus, now you're feeling guilty!
I get it.
Hi! I'm Sarah, a therapist, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator & mom of three.
I've read SO MANY parenting books. I even took some of the parenting courses that are available out there.
But one thing was always missing.
When my kid was melting down or refusing to get in the car or hitting their sibling, I got so overwhelmed I couldn't use ANY of the tools I learned.
I finally learned that I needed to shift my perspective from eliminating all my child's "bad behavior" to responding in a way that allowed them to actually change their behavior in the long run. I learned that Respectful Parenting is a long game.
I also realized that there were parts of my own childhood that needed to be healed so I wouldn't be so triggered by my kiddo's age-appropriate behavior.
Once I did that, I was able to stay regulated and help my kids move through these challenging moments, while learning to be responsible, respectful and capable members of society.
And then I started seeing LESS of the "bad" behaviors.
Imagine what it would feel like to...
Be the parent you always wanted or needed. Many of us were not parented with respect, so we simply don't have a model for what that looks like. We start by Reparenting ourslves so we can show up in a healthier way for our kids.
Be confident that you understand what your child is trying to communicate through their behavior and know how to meet that need so you see less of the "bad" behavior.
Have practical tools at your fingertips that you know will help in the moment AND build skills your child needs to be successful.
All without feeling guilty when you inevitably screw it up along the way.
We will even learn how to recover from those mistakes and why those moments are crucial for our kids' emotional development.
Join me on February 8, 2025 for
Feel Free to Parent is a 2.5 hour interactive workshop for parents of kids aged 2-9 who want to learn practical strategies to implement Respectful Parenting at home, so they can stop yelling and start feeling more connected to their children.
"Sarah's workshop is wonderful! My husband and I attended together, and we both left with practical strategies and tools to implement with our 6-year-old right away. The workshop was interactive and engaging, and the smaller group size allowed for easy connection and conversation with the other parents. Sarah made everyone feel welcome and at ease, and is super knowledgeable. I highly recommend this workshop for any parent!"
-Mom of 6 year old
At the end of our 2.5 hours together, you'll walk away with:
Hands-on experience that opens your eyes to how your child might be experiencing your current parenting strategy, and what to do instead.
An understanding of how your own experiences as a child may have an impact on how you respond to your child's behavior. We will take the first steps in the process of Reparenting ourselves so you can show up in a healthier way for your kids.
A"cheat sheet" for how to identify what needs your child is actually trying to communicate through their misguided behavior.
The confidence to parent without rewards and punishments, or fear-based motivation.
Easy to access guides to keep around your house with simple ways to meet the needs your child is trying to communicate so you see less of the "bad behavior".
A step-by-step guide to conduct a Family Meeting at home, and the experience of leading one as a group.
Register for the Feel Free to Parent Workshop now!
2 Participants
ONE PAYMENT OF:
$80
*Save when you come with a partner*
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Respectful Parenting can be a shift in how many parents think about raising kids, since many of us were raised with mainstream techniques like time-outs and spanking.
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If you are parenting with a partner, I highly recommend both partners attend, since parenting always works better if you are on the same page.
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For this workshop, "partner" can be very loosely defined: a spouse, a co-parent, your own parent, your nanny, your bff who you feel like you're raising your kids with. We aren't meant to do this alone!
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That being said, I am a parent of three young kids and I understand that it can be hard to find childcare, so I get it!
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BONUS OFFER: Download my 50 page workbook, Becoming the Parent You Needed: A Parent's Guide to Reparenting Yourself for just $9.97 ($17 value) with your registration. This will show up as an offer at checkout.
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1 Participant
ONE PAYMENT OF:
$60
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Engaging, hands-on activities that teach practical tools for raising confident, responsible and compassionate children.
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A community of like-minded parents who can help you problem-solve solutions to your current parenting challenges.
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A step-by-step guide to start implementing Family Meetings at home.
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A cheat sheet to help you determine what your child's behavior is trying to tell you about their needs, and practical ways to meet those needs.
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Handouts on the best way to repair your relationship with your child after you "mess up".
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BONUS OFFER: Download my 50 page workbook, Becoming the Parent You Needed: A Parent's Guide to Reparenting Yourself for just $9.97 ($17 value) with your registration. This will show up as an offer at checkout.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are a few answers to our most common questions.
What is Respectful Parenting?
Respectful Parenting differs from mainstream parenting in that it shifts the focus away from external motivation (rewards & punishments) toward intrinsic motivation and an understanding of behavior as communication.
Respectful Parenting is based on mutual respect within the family, where parents are both kind and firm at the same time. It helps children develop a sense of significance and belonging through their connection with their parents. The characteristics and life skills that children develop when parents follow a Respectful Parenting approach allow them to see how capable they are and feel encouraged to make good choices without external rewards.
Where is the workshop located? Where do I park?
The workshop is located at 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (Fort Collins Senior Center). There is a large parking lot, and you will enter through the front entrance of the building. More details on the room location will be in your welcome email.
This feels outside of my budget. Am I getting a good value with this workshop?
Great question! I strive to provide valuable education at a price that is accessible to as many folks as possible. When I work with a family one on one, my hourly fee is $170. During the first couple of 1:1 sessions, we go over all the information covered in this workshop. My hope is that this workshop will give a foundation for your Respectful Parenting journey at a fraction of the cost of 1:1 support.
My partner can't attend, should I still sign up?
Yes! You will leave with a folder full of information and tangible tools that you can share with them to help them be on the same page as you on this journey.
What is your education or training to teach this workshop?
I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and was trained by the Positive Discipline Association. Positive Discipline is an education model that falls within the Respectful Parenting lens.
I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College with a concentration in Children, Youth and Family studies.
Probably most importantly, I use Positive Discipline (and Respectful Parenting in general) every day at home with my three children.
What is the refund policy?
While I am not able to refund your ticket, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. Reach out to me at sarah@respectfulroots.com and I can help to share on social media that a ticket is up for grabs!
What do you mean by "interactive"?
This workshop is experiential, so we will be doing activities that demonstrate various concepts around parenting and what it is like to be a child. Dress comfortably because we will be moving around and sitting on the floor! If you are not comfortable participating in activities, don't worry. There are always enough folks willing to volunteer that you won't have to if you don't want to. I want everyone to feel safe and comfortable while they learn!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have so you can determine if this workshop is right for you! Email me at sarah@respectfulroots.com and I'll get back to you asap.
Before you go...
If there's one thing I want you to remember, it's this:
Trust your gut!
If you've read this far, I have a feeling you are ready to make this shift in your parenting journey and this workshop could be exactly what you need. So don't second guess yourself.
If you're worried you're not ready yet, or aren't 100% convinced Feel Free to Parent is the perfect fit - reach out to sarah@respectfulroots.com.
I'll be totally honest about whether I think this workshop will help you with your next phase of Respectful Parenting.
You've got nothing to lose.
So what are you waiting for?