Grandparents Guide to Modern Parenting

Name: Grandparents Guide to Modern Parenting
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Or: How We Can All Survive Toddlerhood Together

Created byDr Michele du Plessis

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

The old school parenting methods versus new.
Why fear tactics don't teach life skills?
How shouting creates a hostile home environment?
Let go of small dismeanours as developmental rather than naughty.
Build a space where your child can drop, spill and mess without punishment.
Set healthy boundaries rather than militant control.
Toddlers can't understand logic when that part of their brain hasn't developed.
Change your expectations not the childs.
We don't show them how, we let them discover the how for themselves.
Self approval is more important than seeking external validation.

Course content

1 section • 24 lectures • 1h 35m total length

Introduction2:02
Why Modern Parents Don’t Force Affection6:08
Set The Scene for Success2:02
Who is in Control here?
Little Eyes, Big Lessons2:59
Little Eyes, Big Lessons
“I’ll Give You Something to Cry About” — Retired, Thank You1:21
Something to cry about quiz?
Mutual Respect: The Big Shift1:05
Let children Lead the Play7:04
Why Play Builds Independence6:46
We Uplift — We Don’t Tear Down2:19
Respect
How to uplift?
Common Traps to avoid in order to Uplift3:01
Those Little Ears Are Always Listening1:39
Practical Language5:37
Building Independence5:03
Transitions3:00
Quiz for the last few chapters
Sleep Regulations & Routines6:52
Repetitions3:21
Natural Consequences vs Punishment4:42
Connection comes before correction1:55
Quiz
A Gentle Reminder1:05
Tricky Moments9:10
What not to say6:16
Grandparents Translation Guide6:07
A Quick Summary4:19
An Ever Evolving Ending1:38

Requirements

Open minds are necessary to understand the benefits of raising children in todays lifestyles.
Patience these approaches are harder for the guardian.

Description

Modern parenting can look confusing, permissive, or even “too soft” from the outside — especially if you were raised in a different generation. This course is designed to gently and clearly explain why parenting has changed, what today’s parents are aiming for, and how the whole family can support children in ways that actually work.

This is not a course about blame or doing things “wrong.”
It’s about understanding how children’s brains develop, how emotions are learned, and how calm, respectful approaches create happier homes and more confident children.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or caregiver, this course will help you feel confident, aligned, and informed — without losing your authority, warmth, or common sense.

In This Course, You Will Learn:

Why modern parenting focuses on emotional regulation rather than punishment
How children learn behaviour by watching adults — and why calm responses matter
The science behind tantrums, big emotions, and “difficult” behaviour
How to reduce daily power struggles using choice-based language
Why independence builds confidence (and how to encourage it without chaos)
How to handle tricky moments like leaving the park, mealtimes, bedtime, and meltdowns
What language helps children thrive — and which common phrases quietly undermine confidence
How to replace old-school phrases with modern, brain-friendly alternatives
Why connection always comes before correction
How repetition, routine, and reassurance help children feel safe
The difference between punishment and natural consequences
How to create environments that support children instead of stressing everyone out

Who this course is for:

Grandparents who want to understand
Aunts and Uncles
Friends of parents who "don't get it"
Parents