Parent Power Hour
Every second Tuesday at 16:00
Parent Power Hour is a bi-weekly Zoom session offering expert guidance to parents facing common challenges. The current series, ALL ABOUT ADOPTION, focuses on understanding adoption trauma and providing easy-to-apply strategies to address adoption-associated challenges. Each hour-long session includes a presentation and live Q&A, equipping parents with practical tools to foster felt-safety, cooperation, and familial well-being. Secure your spot below!
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All About Adoption Recorded Series
PPH Session 1: Understanding Adoption Trauma
Join us for the ZOOM RECORDING of the first session of Parent Power Hour, ALL ABOUT ADOPTION series, where we look into the complexities of adoption trauma. Learn how adoption trauma affects children and get practical strategies to support them effectively.
What You'll Learn:
✔️ What adoption trauma is and how it manifests in children.
✔️ The impact of early life experiences on emotional and behavioral development.
✔️ How parents and caregivers can foster healing and resilience in adopted children.
✔️ Practical tools for strengthening the parent-child relationship in the context of trauma.
PPH Session 2: Strategies to Build Healthy Attachment
Parenting an adopted child requires understanding, patience, and connection. This ZOOM RECORDING of the second session in our ALL ABOUT ADOPTION series provides guidance and practical strategies to help you strengthen your bond with your child and support their emotional well-being.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The foundations of healthy attachment and why it matters in your child’s development.
✔️ Common attachment challenges and how to overcome them.
✔️ Practical tools to foster trust, security, and connection in your relationship.
PPH Session 3: How to Help with Fear and Anxiety
Join us for the ZOOM RECORDING of the third session in our ALL ABOUT ADOPTION series. Many adopted children experience deep-rooted fear and anxiety due to past loss and trauma. Understanding these challenges is the first step to helping your child feel safe, secure, and empowered.
What you will learn:
✔️ Why fear & anxiety are common in adopted children
✔️ How anxiety shows up in daily life
✔️ Practical tools to support your child and to build resilience
PPH Session 4: Nurture to Heal
Join us for the ZOOM RECORDING of the fourth session of Parent Power Hour in our series ALL ABOUT ADOPTION, where we explore how nurturing connections can aid in the healing process for children.
What you will learn:
✔️ The role of nurturing relationships in healing emotional wounds.
✔️ Practical ways to build trust and deepen your bond with your child.
✔️ How consistent care and connection can support your child’s journey toward resilience.
PPH Session 5: Talking About the Adoption Story
In this fifth ZOOM RECORDING of Parent Power Hour- ALL ABOUT ADOPTION, we look at how to approach the sensitive topic of your child’s adoption story with honesty, empathy, and confidence.
What you will learn:
✔️ Why it’s essential to share your child’s adoption story and how to start.
✔️ Age-appropriate ways to discuss adoption and respond to your child’s questions.
✔️ Building a foundation of trust and openness through ongoing dialogue.
PPH Session 6: Strategies to Help With Difficult Behaviour (Part 1 - Fight/Flight)
Join us for the sixth ZOOM RECORDED session of Parent Power Hour in our series ALL ABOUT ADOPTION. In this session we tackle effective strategies to address challenging behaviors with respect and connection. We zone in on specifically fight and flight responses and how to de-escalate when emotions run high.
What you will learn:
✔️ Practical strategies to address difficult behaviors effectively.
✔️ How to use scripts to respond calmly and respectfully in tough situations.
✔️ Tools and techniques to help foster a positive, connected dynamic during challenging moments.
PPH Session 7: Strategies to Help With Difficult Behaviour (Part 2 - Freeze/Fawn)
In this 7th and final recorded session from our ALL ABOUT ADOPTION Parent Power Hour series, we explore two lesser-known but deeply important trauma responses—freeze and fawn—and how they show up in the lives of adopted children.
What you will learn:
✔️ Understanding freeze and fawn responses in the context of adoption trauma.
✔️ Why some children shut down, avoid conflict, or become overly accommodating.
✔️ Practical strategies to respond in ways that build trust and safety.
✔️ Tools to help your child move from survival mode into secure connection.
Archive of Previous Series
Help with Horrible Behaviour (1)
(Kicking, screaming, biting and spitting)
Are you struggling with those all-too-familiar moments when your child kicks, screams, spits, or bites? In this empowering session, we unpack the reasons behind these intense behaviors and, more importantly, show you exactly how to respond in a way that calms the chaos. You'll gain practical strategies and insights to turn these challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection, helping your child—and yourself—navigate tough times with confidence and compassion.
Help with Horrible Behaviour (2)
(Rudeness, defiance and frustration intolerance)
Struggling with your child's rude or defiant behavior? Wondering how to handle frustration intolerance without losing your cool? This video is your guide to understanding and managing these challenging behaviors.
In this second installment of our "Help with Horrible Behaviour" series, we dive into:
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Decoding the Message: Learn what lies beneath your child's rudeness, defiance, and frustration.
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Effective Parenting Strategies: Discover the correct responses to diffuse tense situations and guide your child towards better behavior.
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Equip your child to handle frustration and setbacks with resilience and optimism.
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Handling Frustration Intolerance: Practical tips for helping your child manage their emotions and reactions.
Purchase and watch this video now to empower yourself with the tools to turn challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection.
Help with Horrible Behaviour (3)
(Lying and manipulating)
In this insightful session of PARENT POWER HOUR, we explore the challenging behaviors of lying and manipulation in children. We discuss the reasons behind these behaviors, practical strategies to help children stop, and how to foster a family culture where honesty becomes the norm.
Key takeaways from this session include:
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Understanding why children lie or manipulate
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Effective techniques to address and reduce these behaviors
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Tips for creating an environment that encourages truth-telling
This session is a must-watch for parents who want to navigate these complex issues with empathy and confidence.
Help with Horrible Behaviour (4)
(Whining)
Are you tired of constant whining and not sure how to handle it effectively? This session offers clear insights into why children whine and provides simple, effective strategies to manage it. Learn how to respond calmly and confidently, turning those frustrating moments into opportunities for growth and better communication.
With practical advice grounded in proven parenting techniques, this session will empower you to create a more peaceful home environment and help your child develop healthier ways to express their needs.
Discover the tools and approaches that truly work for parents like you. Don't miss out—get started today and see the difference it can make when you deal with difficult behaviour in the right way!
Help with Horrible Behaviour (5)
(Fear and Anxiety)
This parent guidance video is designed to help parents and caregivers support children when they face fear and anxiety. Instead of rationalizing or minimizing their fears, learn how to respond with empathy and practical strategies that empower children to cope effectively. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll discover how to provide emotional reassurance, create a safe space for your child, and equip them with tools to manage their anxiety. Ideal for parents of neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive children, this video offers actionable insights to help your child feel understood, supported, and capable of overcoming their fears.
Help with Horrible Behaviour (5)
(Not listening and disobedience)
This video deals with the common parenting struggle of “not listening” and disobedience, offering fresh perspectives and practical approaches. Gain insight into what might be driving your child’s behavior and how to shift from conflict to connection. With actionable advice, you’ll learn how to encourage cooperation, set meaningful boundaries, and handle resistance in a way that builds trust and mutual respect. Especially helpful for parents of neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive children, this session empowers you to turn frustrating moments into opportunities for growth and understanding.