Marcilie Smith Boyle – Parenting with Positive Discipline

Marcilie was kind enough to offer a quick coaching session through a working parent group we are both part of. I was not expecting much from such a quick session, but it was really great! She was able to help me put into words a clear vision for my business, and my life; and then sent over an outline of what had come up in our conversation. Great to put these things into words and then see them on paper!
We also discussed how to bring about some of my goals with the ever demanding role of being a mom and business owner. She sent over an example of her «ideal week» and encouraged me to put together one for myself. What an interesting assignment. She introduced me to the idea of «buffer» time. Love that. I had to put together a few drafts, and I’m pretty sure there will be more, but I’m really beginning to feel like my time and my life are in my own hands. Great tips Marcilie, thank you.

This class is a must for all educators, parents, counselors, and anyone who is working with children. Marcilie class format was engaging and she made two very significant points that as a parent I consistently use. The first point is both people have to be on level headed to engage in a decent conversation where there will be any resolution. Timing is everything! My six year old daughter now tells me «Let’s calm down and then talk.» Our relationship feels more loving and less tense. Using solution focused problem solving with empathy allows children the capacity to solve their own problems. Don’t we all want to have children who grow up and our great problem solvers?
Most of all Marcilie’s class has been invaluable to my professional career as a marriage and family therapist where I work with many hostile families. Perhaps, the most memorable take away from Marcilie’s class is «Kids do better when they feel better.» As a therapist, I try and remind frazzled parents to look for other reasons for their kids unwanted behavior. I would highly recommend this class!

With two spirited young boys, I was delighted to find Marcilie’s ‘Positive Discipline’ course. I was up against consistent whining, complaining, kicking and hitting and didn’t know what to do. Through Macilie’s course, I learned about how I can help teach the kids to be confident, kind children through positive discipline versus yelling which could certainly create a downward spiral and cause them not to be confident, kind or feel loved. Because of Marcilie’s great tips, I created a ‘Wheel of Choices’ and printed a bunch and put them around the house. When the kids are acting up, we find alternative methods for their endless energy — ripping up paper, stomping their feet, etc vs. having a time-​out which gets them more worked up. I reflect on my class notes often and have a great toolbox of ways to tackle parenting challenges because of Marcilie’s great teachings. I highly recommend the class to parents, teachers, relative and other caregivers.