Parent Guide: overview

The IEP for Home Parent Success System is centered on 8 Parent Guides. You can start reading anywhere you like. You can choose any Parent Guide to start the work of transforming you.

But— it pays to be logical and strategic. Think about the Parent Guide that inspires you the most. That will help you keep up your motivation. Then, think about Parent Guide that’s the most realistic. Are the two the same? Choose strategically!

Be strategic, be logical

The IEP for Home Parent Guides are listed in a strategic order. You will have more success more quickly, and feel more confident sooner, if you understand the strategic order of the IEP for Home goals and objectives. Look at the steps below.

First, build a positive relationship. Make sure your child has some positive moments with you every day. There’s work ahead. You and your child need to know that you’re good together before you start the hard work of teaching, and before your child will accept the hard task of learning.

A positive relationship makes teaching and learning possible. The Parent Guide on Positive Relationships will get you going.

Second, create Wellness: Teach your child to sleep well, eat well, and control their screen time. The Parent Guides for Sleeping and Eating will help you teach your child these important skills.

Special note: The Parent Guide on positive relationships might be intended for YOU. Be sure to build a positive relationship with yourself. Create wellness for yourself before you build wellness for your child. Sometimes, parent wellness is the most logical first step. If you learn about how to build wellness for yourself, you’ll be a much better wellness teacher for your child!

Third, create a schedule. Make sure your child has a something to look forward to every day. It should include some connection time with you. It can also include some screen time, a treat, or anything else that makes your child feel excited.

Once your child knows when privileges will occur, you can put jobs and rules into the schedule. Jobs are things like getting ready for school, doing a clean up routine, or doing homework. The Content pages on Schedules and Rules can help you plan these activities

Sound simple? It is.

Is it easy? Not always.

Start with a goal that motivates you. No one will know where’s the best place for you to start- just take some time to think it through

Choose to be successful— Start small. Choose Goals and objectives that make you feel success early. even small wins can motivate you and keep you going

Embrace your stumbling blocks. When stumbling blocks get in your way, pay attention. They are your best chance for learning. Welcome them.

Build partnerships. Don’t do this work alone! Speak with your parenting partner, clinician, or friend when you choose your goals and objectives. Get them to participate with you. Share feedback with them about your experience trying out new ways of being a parent.

Move out of the fast lane. This is a marathon. Get used to a slow steady jog. There is no sprinting here. You’ll only know that you are being successful if you wait long enough to see your successes. You will only know you’re successful after a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months. Slow and steady pays off in the long run!