Maria’s Story
Conscious Discipline Helps Parents Support Lifelong Emotional Well-Being
When Maria, returned for a second year of TFC’s Conscious Discipline parenting series. She shared that she wanted to, “change the way she related to her younger children” after facing difficulties in her relationship with her older daughter.
After her first year in the program, Maria came away with a new understanding — her job wasn’t to stop her children from feeling big emotions, but to teach them how to handle those feelings in a healthy way. Now, she wanted to continue her growth.
During group discussions, she spoke openly about the healing beginning in her relationship with her older daughter, and how the tools she gained through Conscious Discipline gave her hope and confidence to keep growing.
By the end of the series, Maria had not only made progress with her own family, but also helped foster a sense of connection and support within the group. Her story is just one example of how TFC is creating lasting change by supporting the adults who shape young children’s lives — helping them nurture emotional strength, resilience, and healthy relationships from the very start.
Names and details in this story have been changed to protect the anonymity of individuals.
By working directly with early care and education programs, TFC helps build the social and emotional skills young children need to thrive. By equip both parents and teachers with tools and strategies to create consistent, nurturing environments — children are supported not just in the classroom, but at home as well.