Breaking the generational cycle
Then Kaesha* was raised by a permissive mother and an authoritarian father, which resulted in a conflict-filled childhood. Wanting to give her three children a safe and peaceful childhood, she dedicated all her time to raising them and considered herself selfish for putting her own needs first. But she often found
An environment where our child can thrive
Then Marie* and George* have a six-year-old son. Amidst their own demanding schedules, they felt they had to rush their child from one activity to another. They found themselves resorting to threats, ordering, criticising, using authority to get their child to “comply” with their rules. But any results were short-lived; their
Not all problems are mine to solve
Cathy is child-free. It was communication with her spouse, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers and more she was looking to strengthen. Caring for the needs and challenges of all often weighed her down and her personal wellbeing featured low on her list of priorities. Key Learnings Through P.E.T., Cathy learnt about the Behaviour
How Parents can Build Social-Emotional Skills in their Child Amid Covid
It was such a pleasure to moderate South China Morning Post SCMP's panel on ‘How parents can build social-emotional skills in their child amid Covid’, as part of their 2021 International Kindergartens Festival. Panelists Ben Keeling of Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong and Carmen Ip of Jadis Blurton Family Development Center offered fantastic insights to parents of
Today Marks Global Parents Day
Global Parents Day A day to mark the importance of parents in our life. It is befitting therefore that today also marks the day Gordon Parenting and RUN Hong Kong celebrate new P.E.T graduates from the RUN Refugee Center! Their authenticity and commitment to learning ways to connect and communicate with their
How to keep kids mentally and socially fit while social distancing
Odette Umali among other experts shares her thoughts and insights to help children thrive holistically during the pandemic. We cover: The importance of helping children during these difficult times The kind of activities we can do at home and out and about to keep them fit Tips to support their overall
Teens at home: A survival guide!
The coronavirus outbreak has many teens spending a lot more time at home with family than they might otherwise do when busy with school, sport and socialising. Here, Odette shares four tips on how to thrive in this new normal. #1 It starts with you, the parent When it comes to parents,
Odette Umali, Founder of Gordon Parenting
Odette Transforms Family Dynamics With A Scientifically Proven Parenting Course What’s your story? I am a parenting coach, instructor, trainer and founder of Gordon Parenting - a team of certified instructors in Hong Kong, Macau and the Philippines that delivers Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.), a world-leading, scientifically proven, parenting course. Gordon Parenting is
How Best To Communicate Effectively With Your Teenager
Finding it a challenge to communicate with your teenager? 6 experts reveal their successful secrets in this new e-book! What powerful questions can give your teenager the chance to share more information with you and build their autonomy? What role does technology play in parent-teen relationships, and how can it help