Stories Told and Stories lived- Cultural and Generational influences to parenting. Parents and Teamwork

• How do you define the term “naughty”? Write down your thoughts on how this word applies to your child and whether you think their behavior indicates curiosity, attention-seeking, or family dynamics.

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• Parenting Scripts and Generational Beliefs

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Reflect on how you were parented. What beliefs or practices from your childhood are influencing your parenting today? Consider how both your and your partner’s past may shape your family’s dynamic.

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2. Roles Your Child(ren) Play

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Children often adopt roles to manage family stress. Consider which of the following roles your child may exhibit. (You can choose more than one and elaborate.)

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• Overachiever (e.g., prioritizes making others happy)

• Clown (uses humor to diffuse tension)

• Underachiever (may internalize stress, appear disengaged)

• Protector (acts out to restore family harmony)

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Describe any patterns you’ve noticed in your child’s behavior:

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3. Parental Communication: Self-Assessment

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Evaluate how well you and your partner communicate using the following scale:

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Discussion Points:

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• Which areas need improvement?

• What are your strengths as co-parents?

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4. Creating an Action Plan

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Weekly Goal Setting (For the Next 4 Weeks):

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• Week 1: Set a joint goal for improving communication.

What is one small step both parents can take to improve communication (e.g., a regular check-in at the end of the day)? Progress Tracking:

Did you achieve this goal?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

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What worked/what didn’t?

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• Week 2: Work on presenting a unified approach.

Identify a moment when you and your partner showed unity in front of your child, especially

during a disciplinary moment.

Describe the incident:

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How did your child respond?

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• Week 3: Reflect on your child’s role in the family.

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Have you noticed any changes in your child’s behavior? Are they stepping out of old roles

(overachiever, clown, etc.)?

Reflection:

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What do you think has contributed to these changes?

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• Week 4: Continue Building Communication Habits.

Set up a family meeting or time to check in with each other regularly.

How did the family meeting go?

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5. Quantitative Progress Tracking

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Use the following chart to measure changes in behavior over time. Rate the child’s behavior,

parent communication, and overall family harmony weekly (scale of 1–5).

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6. Reflecting on Progress

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At the end of 4 weeks, review your scores. How has your child’s behavior evolved? Have you and your partner improved communication?

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• What were the most significant changes?

• What challenges remain?

• What is your next focus as a family?

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​This worksheet is designed to encourage self-awareness, track progress, and prompt action. By reflecting on the course’s teachings and monitoring family dynamics, parents can better understand their roles and develop stronger communication strategies.

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