Reflective mentoring is the practice of assisting parents and teachers to critically examine and refine parenting and teaching practices in an ongoing way. This method of mentoring improves a caregiver's ability to make sound, educational judgments and be more successful in their use of parenting and teaching strategies. Added to the reflective learning that can take place is a realistic examination of individual values; creating consistency between strategies used in the present and long term parenting or teaching goals. Encouraging practical expectations, as well as recognizing parent and child temperament, further assists in the creation of effective parenting and teaching practices.
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