Lena Loves… Parenting On Track CLOSED
As Ryder approaches 21 months, I have a lot of questions about the boy he’ll be. Will he be sweet natured – or feisty? Will he be happy to oblige – or fight me on every point? Will he set his own course – or noodle around for direction?
I have a lot of questions about the parent I’ll be too.
At the moment, it’s easy to say no. It’s easy to bully my little guy into following my schedule. And it’s especially easy because he hasn’t learned to fully voice his opinion (though his NO!!!s are getting louder and more frequent). So truly, I’ve just begun to transition from “caregiving” to “parenting.” And it scares me silly.
Through Parent Tested Parent Approved (who else?), I was introduced to Vicki Hoefle and Parenting On Track. And what I found was a parenting program like no other – one that allowed me to take an honest look at my family dynamics, my parenting habits thus far, and provided guidance and insight for the future.
Who is Vicki Hoefle?
Director and Parent Educator, Vicki Hoefle, began developing the Parenting On Track program over 20 years ago when searching for guidance on how to parent her own family in an atmosphere of love, compassion, trust and mutual respect.
Introduced to the concepts of Dr. Alfred Adler through “Systematic Training for Effective Parenting”, Vicki began studying and applying Adlerian principles to her own family.
Energized by how well the concepts worked for her, Vicki began sharing them as a facilitator of local parenting classes, while refining the practical applications in her Adlerian Child Care Center. After a brief professional pause, Vicki began to focus exclusively on parent education and the development of the Parenting On Track program that her students rave about today.
What is the Parenting on Track Difference?
Many of the parenting programs available today rely on discipline strategies to “get rid of” children’s misbehavior or to “get” children to behave differently. Parenting On Track is unique in that it focuses on identifying, solving, and preventing problems instead of merely eliminating the symptoms.
Our program is based on a timeless philosophy grounded in Adlerian Psychology. The strategies presented in our program help parents create lasting, mutually respectful parent-child relationships. Parents learn how to enjoy their children when they are young while supporting and guiding them toward independence.
The program is divided into three parts and twelve chapters:
Part I: Discovery
Part II: Invest in the Best
Part III: Tools of Necessity
For a complete synopsis plus video clip of all the chapters, please click here.
For every parent who’s ever thrown up their hands in defeat, this program is for you. I was literally hooked from the first chapter – Three Secrets Your Pediatrician Never Told You (and now I’ll bet you’re pretty curious, too – click the link for a FREE download of Chapter One). Vicki has a way of touching a nerve – that nerve being the secret fears and insecurities of every parent. You’re forced to examine your own bad habits and shortcomings; then make adjustments for these behaviours that will allow you and your family to move in a positive direction.
From the start, the program is easy to follow. There are no new concepts to learn, nor do you require a decoder ring to understand Vicki’s strategies and recom-mendations. You simply need the time, willingness and determination to follow the program through to completion. Sounds like a lot? It’s not. In three short months you can forever change your family’s relationship for the better.
Another thing I love about Parenting On Track? After you’ve completed the program, you can re-visit each chapter individually whenever you’d like, depending on your family’s challenges at the moment. It’s truly a program that grows with you and your family.
Parenting On Track is Parent Tested Parent Approved! Our parent evaluators loved the ease of the program, the intuitive study guide, and the real results. Included in the Home Program Media Set is 4-DVDs, 4-CDs and 1 Personal Study Guide, plus a one-year online membership to their Member’s Online Support Forum.
I have not yet finished the entire 12-week program, but can honestly say that the first few chapters have allowed me to re-examine my habits, provided insight on what to expect, and have granted me confidence to face the certain upcoming challenges with respect, love and compassion. If your child is 1, 11 or 21, you will find much value in Parenting On Track.
I will most certainly follow up with ya’ll once I have completed the program. Look for my follow-up review in April!
Click here to learn more about Parenting On Track. Then, if you’re loving the program, become a fan on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter.
ENTER! WIN! PUT YOUR PARENTING ON TRACK!
**This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!***
Parenting On Track has generously offered one Listen to Lena! reader the chance to win a Home Program Media Set (value US $349.00).
To enter, simply visit their website, learn more about the program, and then leave a comment here telling us how Parenting On Track can help your family. I’ll draw for a winner next Sunday.
Thanks to Parenting On Track for sponsoring the giveaway, and good luck everybody!
Sounds like a good program. Chapter one sounds very interesting.
Wow this program looks amazing. I have studied the Adlerian parenting style before and it is very helpful. I think the sibling piece would be great for our family! The more help the better. Thanks for making this available!
This sounds like something I really need!! My 17 month old has been in her terrible 2's since she was 12 months old!! Maybe it can help me to get all of us on track for a happy healthy family :)
This program looks awesome, and that will help my kid shift from “useless” to “useful” behavior.
parenting on track is unlike anything i have seen before. it could def help our family. i have avery strong willed 4.5 year old and a 10 month old could def use any avice/help
As a mom of 3 little girls, I would love any extra help and advice and this program sounds great.
This program would help my family because with 4 children each one has a different personality and they all respond to discipline differently. It would help give us ideas on "customizing" our parenting for each child!
This program sounds like it would be very valuable to me and my family.
This program would be a great resource to me and my husband for my son, who is 5 months old, in the future.
This program would be a lifesaver to me and my husband and my 2 year old twins, they have total opposite personalities and I dont feel the things I am putting in place now with help their behavioral issues in the same way. I also have a teenage daughter that may benefit from the techniques as well.
I think this program will be so beneficial. My husband and I are constantly asking ourselves are we doing the best we can for Daniella in raising her. I am looking forward to it.
I think this program would really help my family get some control and organization in our lives. We need something that is long distance, not short term. This program I think would be great for my son about to enter preschool. It would give us young parents some guidence and get back on track. We're all rooting for the same team right? So we should all be on the same team! This program looks just fantastic!
Chapter 2 immediately caught my attention as my 4 year old knows every single button of mine and how to push them. I would love work towards overcoming this.
Hey Everyone…Vicki is hosting A FREE web seminar on Feb. 18th! You don't want to miss it! http://www.parentingontrack.com/classes/local/