𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Every child deserves to grow in a home where they feel safe, respected, and loved. Achieving this begins with equipping parents with the knowledge and skills to guide their children with understanding rather than fear. Guided by this commitment, Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights, Inc. successfully conducted the Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting Training last June 23–24, 2026, in Ulas Proper, Talomo District, and June 26–27, 2026, in Purok 10, Talomo Cemento, Davao City.

‎The four-day community-based training brought together parents and guardians from both communities to strengthen their understanding of positive parenting, child protection, and children’s rights. 

‎The training began with an orientation introducing participants to Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights, Inc. Parents were also introduced to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), emphasizing every child’s right to protection, development, participation, and survival. The session highlighted the vital role of parents as partners in advancing children’s rights and creating safe environments where children can thrive.

‎Building on this foundation, the succeeding sessions focused on the principles of positive discipline in everyday parenting, encouraging parents to view discipline as a process of teaching rather than punishing. Through interactive discussions, experiential learning activities, and reflective exercises, participants gained practical knowledge and parenting strategies that promote respectful, nurturing, and violence-free family relationships.

‎Parents actively participated in reflective activities that encouraged them to examine their own parenting practices, recognize the everyday joys and challenges of raising children, and better understand their children’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and developmental needs.

‎One of the highlights of the training was the introduction of the Parenting Toolbox, which equipped parents with practical strategies such as using Time-In, offering age-appropriate choices, acknowledging children’s emotions, establishing consistent family routines, and applying logical consequences. These positive discipline techniques provided participants with effective alternatives to corporal punishment and harsh verbal discipline while promoting children’s confidence, responsibility, and emotional well-being.

‎The training concluded with a vision-boarding activity where parents expressed their aspirations for families grounded in love, respect, open communication, teamwork, prayer, and mutual understanding. As participants shared their visions and personal commitments, they affirmed their willingness to apply the principles of positive discipline in their daily lives and become positive role models for their children.

‎‎The successful implementation of the Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting Training reflects Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights, Inc.’s continuing commitment to empowering parents as their children’s first teachers, lifelong supporters, and strongest advocates. By investing in parents, the organization helps build stronger families where children are nurtured with love, guided with respect, and empowered to reach their full potential.

‎As the organization continues to empower parents and strengthen families, it remains steadfast in its belief that lasting change begins at home. After all, “When parents choose understanding over punishment, they don’t just change behavior—they shape a generation built on respect, resilience, and hope.”

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Article | Reshil B. Lico, CMU Intern

Photos | Venus Gwen P. Alcorin, CMU Intern