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Child Psychology Raising Happy Kids
International Open Academy

CPD UK & ICOES Accreditation | 30 CPD Points | Buy this course and avail of a FREE one-month membership to 300+ courses

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
30 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free

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Overview

  • A happy child is a successful adult. Build strong foundations for your children by raising them to feel confident and thrive in today’s fast-paced world
  • Psychotherapist Jodi Aman shares her wealth of experience and the key to raising a happy child
  • Understand children better and the pressures they face at school, at home and online
  • This practical parenting knowledge will help you build a better, stronger relationship with your children
  • Learn the practical parenting skills you need in the modern world regarding internet safety and social media
  • Follow the videos in your own time from anywhere in the world to discover how to raise a happy child

BONUS:

As part of your 1 FREE month membership access, you also gain free access to 300+ professional and personal development certified courses.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:

  • Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
  • Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
  • Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

Certificates

CPD

30 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Our course will guide you in raising a happy child with solid advice, including:

  • Ways to motivate your children
  • How to instill good self-esteem and good values
  • How to react when they succeed and when they don't
  • Why doing chores is so good for your child
  • How to help them through hard times
  • Understanding mental health issues in children
  • What if your child is being bullied or your kid is a bully?
  • Limiting screen time playing video games or on social media
  • Keeping children safe on the internet
  • Boosting their confidence
  • Reacting to their demands for top brands or the latest games and gadgets

Our course on how to raise a happy child has been designed to back you up as you strive to be an awesome parent. As Jodi herself puts it: “All I do is reflect back the good in you that you show me.”

With your guidance and parenting expertise, your children will develop skills to confidently and positively face up to their world.

How is the Child Psychology course assessed?

There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Child Psychology online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, those who successfully complete the exams will be awarded the PDF Child Psychology - Raising Happy Kids Certificate. (Already included in price)

You can also get the hardcopy ICOES certificate for a small fee to cover printing and posting.

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SYLLABUS:

Module 1: Your Role As A Parent

  • 1.1 Welcome and introduction to the course
  • 1.2 Understanding childhood
  • 1.3 Recognizing your parenting skills
  • 1.4 Compassionate parenting
  • 1.5 Communicating with your child

Module 2: Nurturing Relationships

  • 2.1 Family relationships
  • 2.2 Peer relationships
  • 2.3 Teaching kindness and compassion for others
  • 2.4 Manners and respect
  • 2.5 Instilling good self-esteem

Module 3: Taking Care Of Emotional Wellness

  • 3.1 Teaching kids self-control
  • 3.2 Self-compassion
  • 3.3 Understanding resistance
  • 3.4 Seven ways to help children through hard times
  • 3.5 Mental health issues in children
  • 3.6 Negotiating Bullying - Your kid is the bully
  • 3.7 Negotiating Bullying - Your kid is being bullied

Module 4: Practical Parenting In The Modern World

  • 4.1 Internet safety and social media
  • 4.2 Materialism and consumerism
  • 4.3 Negotiating success and failure
  • 4.4 Screen time and video games
  • 4.5 Setting limits
  • 4.6 Work ethic, chores and money

Module 5: Maintaining Happiness And Optimism

  • 5.1 Going beyond comfort zones
  • 5.2 Confidence and motivation
  • 5.3 Physical wellness
  • 5.4 Nurturing daily routines
  • 5.5 Recognizing individuality
  • 5.6 Instilling good values
  • 5.7 Conclusion and celebration

Who is this course for?

  • Everyone who wants to be the best parent possible for their children
  • Parents seeking answers to questions on how to be a good parent
  • Other family members such as aunts, uncles and grandparents who want to help the parents raise happy kids
  • Everyone who interacts with children either socially or professionally and wants to have a healthy, happy relationship
  • Babysitters, nannies, childminders, foster carers and anyone who wants to communicate well with children
  • Anyone who writes or blogs about families, parents and children

Requirements

This Child Psychology Raising Happy Kids course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

This certificate course will look impressive on your resume if you’re planning to work with children, and will allow you to be a better mentor, teacher, coach and role model for the children in your life.

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