Strategies for Parents

Section 1: Qualitative Progress Tracker

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1. Identify Current Parenting Challenges

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​Describe the specific behavioral challenges you’re facing with your child.

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Example: “My child refuses to follow bedtime routines, and tantrums frequently occur when I set boundaries.”

• Challenge #1: ___________________________________

• Challenge #2: ___________________________________

​• Challenge #3: ___________________________________

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2. Reflection on Parenting Approach

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Reflect on how your current approach may be contributing to these behaviors.

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• Are you being consistent with rules?

• Are you following through with consequences?

• Are you and your partner on the same page?

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Reflection:

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3. Adjusting Your Parenting Style

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What changes will you make based on the 11 Commandments of Parenting? Choose at least 2 commandments that apply directly to your situation and explain how you will implement them.

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• Commandment 1: _____________________________________________

• Implementation Plan:

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• Commandment 2: _____________________________________________

• Implementation Plan:

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Section 2: Quantitative Progress Tracker

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1. Weekly Tracker: Consistency in Parenting

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Instructions: Rate your consistency on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = inconsistent, 5 = very consistent) in the following areas for the week. Reflect on how this affected your child’s behavior.

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2. Weekly Tracker: Behavioral Improvements

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Instructions: Rate your child’s response to the new rules and structure on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = no change, 5 = major improvement).

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Section 3: Reflection & Next Steps

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1. What changes have you noticed in your child’s behavior since applying the new rules?

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2. How do you feel about your role as a parent after making these changes?

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3. What will you focus on improving next week?

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Section 4: Goal Setting

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Set 1 or 2 specific goals for the upcoming week based on what you’ve learned so far.

• Goal 1: ____________________________________________

• Goal 2: ____________________________________________

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End of Worksheet

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​This worksheet integrates reflection with structured goal-setting, giving parents a clear framework to track their progress both qualitatively (reflections and challenges) and quantitatively (weekly progress ratings). It helps them stay accountable and offers a visual representation of their progress over time.