Strength-Based Learning
If you are the parent of a child with unique needs, helping them succeed in school is often challenging.
You might be wondering if your child will make friends, will they feel accepted and supported, be able to advocate for themselves, be engaged and motivated, and be able to complete assignments.
You might wonder what you can do at home to help your child with organization, attention, follow-through, getting out the door in the morning, or completing schoolwork.
You might wonder which school setting will bring out the best in your child, and how much academic “rigor” is enough, but not too much. Or worry that your child’s teacher won’t “get” them, or you won’t be able to work effectively with them.
Regardless of whether your child has a diagnosis or not, you might find yourself comparing your child to other people’s kids. It’s hard to see that your child struggles in ways that other kids don’t seem to.
It can weigh heavily on your shoulders when you’re trying to preserve your child’s self-esteem and figure out what kind of support they need the most.
On top of it all, instead of developing your child’s strengths and gifts, most educational systems focus on “fixing” your child’s weaknesses. Naturally, this constant attention on your child’s weaknesses isn’t fun or motivating for them.
What if there was a different way?
What if rather than focusing on reducing weaknesses, your child could focus on developing their strengths and natural talents?
What if you could help your child become the best version of themselves by building a strong, supportive connection with them?
What if there were simple, easy solutions that you could do at home to help your child thrive at school?
This is Strength-Based Learning.
This approach focuses on identifying and nurturing a child's natural talents, interests, and abilities, rather than solely addressing their challenges or weaknesses.
This boosts confidence, motivation, and overall academic success by building on what the child does well.
We asked a few top parenting experts how to support kids who are struggling with things like executive function, ADHD, motivation, and giftedness.
Science says kids have more success when we shift our attention from their weaknesses to a strength-based, collaborative approach.
They explain how (and why) to use this powerful concept from positive psychology to work through complex challenges and instill resilience, optimism, and confidence within your child.
You’ll hear valuable insights and practical strategies that will help you turn your uncertainties into actionable steps that support your child’s unique needs.
You might be wondering if your child will make friends, will they feel accepted and supported, be able to advocate for themselves, be engaged and motivated, and be able to complete assignments.
You might wonder what you can do at home to help your child with organization, attention, follow-through, getting out the door in the morning, or completing schoolwork.
You might wonder which school setting will bring out the best in your child, and how much academic “rigor” is enough, but not too much. Or worry that your child’s teacher won’t “get” them, or you won’t be able to work effectively with them.
Regardless of whether your child has a diagnosis or not, you might find yourself comparing your child to other people’s kids. It’s hard to see that your child struggles in ways that other kids don’t seem to.
It can weigh heavily on your shoulders when you’re trying to preserve your child’s self-esteem and figure out what kind of support they need the most.
On top of it all, instead of developing your child’s strengths and gifts, most educational systems focus on “fixing” your child’s weaknesses. Naturally, this constant attention on your child’s weaknesses isn’t fun or motivating for them.
What if there was a different way?
What if rather than focusing on reducing weaknesses, your child could focus on developing their strengths and natural talents?
What if you could help your child become the best version of themselves by building a strong, supportive connection with them?
What if there were simple, easy solutions that you could do at home to help your child thrive at school?
This is Strength-Based Learning.
This approach focuses on identifying and nurturing a child's natural talents, interests, and abilities, rather than solely addressing their challenges or weaknesses.
This boosts confidence, motivation, and overall academic success by building on what the child does well.
We asked a few top parenting experts how to support kids who are struggling with things like executive function, ADHD, motivation, and giftedness.
Science says kids have more success when we shift our attention from their weaknesses to a strength-based, collaborative approach.
They explain how (and why) to use this powerful concept from positive psychology to work through complex challenges and instill resilience, optimism, and confidence within your child.
You’ll hear valuable insights and practical strategies that will help you turn your uncertainties into actionable steps that support your child’s unique needs.
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Non-judgemental Warmth and Encouragement That Even Insightful Parents Need
Researcher and psychologist specializing in positive education and parenting, author of The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish.
- How directing attention to your child’s natural talents can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and success
- Discover how cultivating your child’s strengths builds resilience and fosters a deeper sense of happiness and fulfillment
- See how a strengths-based approach makes learning and personal development more enjoyable, sparking enthusiasm and motivation
- Understand how applying this approach in your family and school interactions creates a nurturing environment where your child can thrive
Help Your Struggling Students To Overcome Organization, Attention, And Motivation Challenges
- Understand “Won’t vs. Can’t”: Learn how to differentiate between motivational issues and skill deficits to tailor your support more effectively
- Recognize Twice Exceptionality (2E): Discover how to identify and support children who are gifted in some areas but face challenges in others and give them appropriate help for their unique needs
- How to recognize signs of executive functioning disorders, such as difficulties with planning and delaying gratification, and learn strategies to support these specific challenges
- Practical tips for connecting with your child and managing your own emotions to create a supportive environment that helps your child thrive academically and emotionally
- Why children with ADHD may hyper-focus on tasks and struggle with engagement in uninteresting activities
- Discover why ADHD can lead to frequent forgetfulness and difficulties with completing tasks
- Four actionable ways to help children with ADHD succeed academically, at home, and in daily life
- Dr. Lee’s perspective on the role of medication in managing ADHD symptoms effectively
Dr. Dan Peters
Psychologist, author, Co-founder of Parent Footprint, host of the “Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan” and Executive Director of the Summit Center
Parenting a Gifted or 2E Child
- What it means to be gifted or Twice Exceptional (2E), including the unique challenges and strengths involved
- Why gifted children may be more prone to sensitivity and emotional difficulties
- How to effectively advocate for your gifted child and obtain the support they need from their school
- Strategies to help a perfectionist child or one with unrealistic expectations develop a healthy growth mindset
- How to support children who perform above their peers in specific areas
Jennifer Miller
Author and illustrator of the blog, Confident Parents, Confident Kids
Using Social-Emotional Learning to Create a Partnership with Your Child’s School
- The best way to maintain open and effective communication with your child's teachers
- Three practical tools to enhance collaboration between parents and teachers
- Tools to help your child develop crucial social-emotional skills
- Why social-emotional skills are vital for your child’s overall success and well-being
- How to build a positive partnership that benefits your child’s development both at school and at home
Debbie Reber
Parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of TiLT Parenting
How to Raise a Differently Wired Child
- How to support and accept your child when they don’t meet your initial expectations
- Learn practical strategies to help your child manage mental health challenges and academic difficulties
- Explore personalized educational approaches, including homeschooling and unschooling, to fit your child’s unique needs
- Get actionable tips for providing the right support and encouragement for struggling students
BONUS
Dayna Abraham
National Board Certified teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education, Founder of Lemonlime Adventures
Three Tools To Calm The Chaos Of Everyday Family Life (And Make Parenting More Enjoyable)
- How to release the guilt and shame that come from comparing your child to others and feeling inadequate
- Practical tools to manage the external pressures from social media, experts, and family while fostering a positive environment for your child
- How to strengthen your relationship with your child, turning challenges into opportunities for connection and growth
- Strategies to support your child effectively without being overwhelmed by fears or unrealistic expectations.
- How to create a nurturing environment where both you and your child can thrive, focusing on their unique strengths and potential
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For This Short Course, We Brought Together Some of the Top Experts in the Field
Dr. Lea Waters
Dr. Lea Waters is a researcher, psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in positive education and parenting. She is the President of the International Positive Psychology Association, and the author of The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish. Lea’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Globe, and The Guardian.
Seth Perler
Seth Perler is a teacher turned Education Coach, who specializes in Executive Function and 2e. He helps struggling students navigate the educational landscape while doing his part to “disrupt” and improve education. He helps thousands of families worldwide through The Executive Function Online Summit that he hosts annually.
Dr. Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee is a psychiatrist with a practice in Southern California. His search to help people truly thrive, led him to a truth-based perspective that he’s been applying personally and professionally, built around developing self-worth, meaningful relationships, and lifelong optimal healthiness. Becoming a parent, made him more intentional about every aspect of his own life – trying to figure out the best way to raise his kids while maintaining his own health and wellbeing.
Dr. Dan Peters
Dr. Daniel Peters is a psychologist, author, Co-founder of Parent Footprint, host of the “Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan” and the Executive Director of the Summit Center, specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families, with gifted, talented, and creative individuals, as well as anxiety, learning differences, dyslexia and more. He is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today, and he speaks regularly at national conferences.
Jennifer Miller
For over twenty years, Jennifer Miller has worked with educators and families to help them become more effective with children through social and emotional learning. She is the author and illustrator of the blog and book Confident Parents, Confident Kids, and writes for numerous publications. She’s an expert contributor to NBC Universal’s Parent Toolkit. She has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership with a focus on social and emotional development.
Debbie Reber
Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and social media community for parents who are raising differently-wired children. She is the author of Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World.
Dayna Abraham
Dayna Abraham is a National Board Certified teacher with a background in Early Childhood and the Founder of Lemonlime Adventures. As a teacher, she always figured out ways to love the most intense and challenging kids in her classroom. Now she helps other parents, of challenging and intense kids, find their own superpowers. She serves families worldwide as the author of Calm the Chaos book and the creator of the Calm the Chaos course and community.
Course creators:
Cecilia and Jason Hilkey
Cecilia and Jason are the founders of Happily Family whose mission is to connect parents of challenging kids to the understanding support, research-based tools, and expert guidance they need the most. They believe that parenting is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and transformative opportunities we have as humans. They’ve conducted over 250 interviews of parenting and education experts, authors, therapists, and researchers. They’ve presented at conferences, schools, and businesses in the US and abroad. Since 2012, their online programs and events have reached more than 500,000 parents and professionals in over 200 countries. They are both Early Childhood Educators–Cecilia Hilkey, MA is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and Jason Hilkey has a degree in Math and Computer Science. They are the proud parents of two wonderful young adults.
- Full-length videos with closed captioning so you can watch at your convenience, on any devices
- Audio recordings you can download and listen to at home, in the car, at the gym, or wherever you like
- Option: Professionally-formatted transcripts of the sessions, to make review and action simple
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Happily Family Testimonials
“Hi Cecilia and Jason, I want to say a heartfelt thank you. I just had a meeting with my young son's teacher and middle school representative… I was able to show up in a warm and connected way, yet not shrink back from any of the potentially tough questions… I left the fear and charge behind and bought only openness and attention. I was most wonderfully supported by the modeling you and Jason did… Thank you! …With immense appreciation & love.”
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“Today I picked my daughter up from High School… This is the same girl that used to curl up in the fetal position in the wheel well of the car and we missed many appointments, school days, and even haircuts! I'm in so much awe of the skills she has developed in the past decade. I am deeply grateful to… the Hilkeys.”
– Agi M.
“Wow!! Incredible! I have laughed and cried! But most of all I have come away with such an amazing renewed sense of who I am as a mom and how to continue the journey that I honor and cherish day after day. Thank you so much!”
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“Thank you so much for all the valuable and insightful information. It is SO very comforting to know you are supported and never, ever alone on this life, parenting journey!! It’s people like you that make such a huge difference. Thank you for sharing and caring! May you stay well and be blessed.”
– Eli B.
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– Dr. Kirstin B.
“Dear Cecilia and Jason [this] was an absolute answer to my prayers!!! Thank you for choosing such great presenters. It was simply beautiful!!! Thank you!”
– Sharoya H.
“Thank you for all that you do!!! [This] has been stellar and I am so grateful to the speakers and for all the effort Jason and Cecilia and their team put in, to make it so impactful and meaningful!
With love and respect, a mom in Mexico, looking to get a little bit better every day! ”
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