Establishing family values

Allison LaTona, Therapist & Parent Educator, shares advice for parents on how to build a strong family unit that is instilled with strong family values
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Establishing family values

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Creating a family vision starts early in life with discussions with your partner about what values and characteristics are important to you to see develop in your child: self-reliance, self motivation, responsibility, empathy; and to see develop amongst one another: respectfulness, kindness; and in the household: harmony. This then becomes a code for the family, a map for the family that you as parents must model in your daily interactions and when disciplining and setting limits, you’re often going to be connecting to these values. “In our family, we are kind – hitting is not okay.” “In our family, we are generous – let’s go find a way that we can be helpful.” And in this way, it provides a map for the family to follow and develop into wonderful adults.

Allison LaTona, Therapist & Parent Educator, shares advice for parents on how to build a strong family unit that is instilled with strong family values

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Allison LaTona, MFT

Parent Educator, Marriage & Family Therapist

Allison LaTona, MFT, is a marriage and family therapist, whose life-changing consultation groups provide a practical and compassionate roadmap for those navigating the journey of parenthood. LaTona has 18 years of experience counseling children, families, couples and individuals, and has facilitated groups in private practice, as well as at Santa Monica's Babygroup with Donna Holloran, MSW, for over a decade. La Tona is an author for Twigtale, an online resource for creating transition books for young children.  

Focusing on respectful parenting philosophies, the power of language, emotional intelligence, and a child's natural developmental capabilities, LaTona offers specific strategies and invaluable insights that ease the inherent challenges of contemporary parenthood. Her work empowers parents with the vision and tools to create thriving and fulfilling family lives, and fosters long-term connections within a supportive community. With 13 years "in the trenches" raising two young children of her own, LaTona's personal path complements her professional credentials. Her empathy, experience, and dedication fuel her passionate commitment to her work.

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