Testimonials

From The Hearts Of Our Parents

M. Ruano

It has been an empowering learning experience for me to participate in The Parent Project institute. I am a parent of a student at University Heights Middle School. Since I started this project, I have improved my parenting skills and observed positive changes in my child. Simply telling him that I love him every day has made a huge difference. Other empowering strategies have been the written rules/contract, charting responsibilities, listening first, consequences, routine, preparing my child for the future, praising my child, relationships, clear communication, and most importantly responding to my child with emphasis on, “Because I love you…”

The Parent Project is by far, the best form of parent involvement/education. I say this because I am a parent, have been a teacher for twenty-three years, and have actively participated in parent involvement/education over the course of twenty-three years. I have seen a lot; and The Parent Project is the best one!

Furthermore, a key ingredient to the success of this institute is the quality of the instructor. The facilitator can make or break the class. Mrs. Serbantes is the best parent class presenter I have encountered. Mr. Serbantes addresses relevant topics/issues. Also, he is direct, establishes clear objectives, and purposes for the activities. The manner in which Mrs. Serbantes delivers the curriculum for the class is empowering and motivational. I highly recommend The Parent Project!

A. Perez

I wanted to reach out and encourage the continuance of the Parent Project Program. The exposure to the Parent Project Program has benefitted my nieces and I. Today my understanding of how kids and adults think is much better.

Being a supportive parental resource for my single mother sister, is a challenge. Learning some of the key skills in communication with my nieces, who will be in middle school and high school soon has given me hope that will allow our goals as a family to be clear concise and effective as we are agreeing on what is important together.

Just knowing that children think and react with emotion, which often causes lack of judgment in their decision making process requires more patience. Whereas adults, we use logic and knowledge learned through our behavioral development. Ultimately this results in conflict or arguments. The ability to defuse a possible argument and eliminate negative situations with my nieces is worth the weight of Gold.

Thank you for The Parent Project, which will continue to be a beneficial experience for my family.

Mrs. CJ

This class helped me so in ways I didnt think about like just to remember that we were children at one time 7 we can relate better if we listen, advise when its time to, just little things like that can go a long way. Mr. Pete gives us things to think about. This class did empower my behavior to change in way a that I can say it works! – Mother of 3 and Grandparent of 10 and Great Grandparent of 5. – Thank you Mr. Pete

M. Morales

Thanks to everyone who made possible this workshop, for my workshop me helped me realize that it is very important that parents get involved us and learn how to guide our children and realize how are the dangers of gangs and drugs in our community., helping our children with good communication and techniques that this workshop gives me, and ask god to continue having these classes that we continue to have a better world.

Thanks Pete Serbantes as an exemplary guide.

L and R Chavez

I would like to thank Mr. Pete Serbantes, for the classes of “The Parent Project” it was an excellent course for my husband and me. We learned a lot, both in strategies and in ways to put into practice in terms of the education of our son, both at home and in their studies. I think this is an excellent program that alludes to us parents who sometimes feel lost without knowing what to do, gives us tools to better understand our children and also tactics to put into practice at home. Besides that we learn from the experience of other parents who also have problems with their children, maybe similar to ours, and that helps us to better understand the problems that our children go through and through. We personally recommend this excellent program. We thank Mr. Pete Serbantes for his valuable time dedicated to this kind of programs

J.T.

Did I want to be here once again in yet another parent class. NO WAY! But here I am in Mr. Pete’s class learning how to transform my teen. Day one walked out, cried and came back to the course very apologetic. Days two three I would want to leave but stayed the course. There were many times that I didn’t agree nor felt udnderstood. I remember being upset when asked “did you tell your child you loved tem today”, that drove me crazy. Now I can tell my child everyday “I love you and Im glad you made it home safely.” A breakthrough came on day four with support from a class guest that made me realize the only and best advocate for my teen was me. I also started giving and recieivng so much support from other parents. On day five I can say that a transformation occurred within. Even though I was making new household rules for my teen I was learning to be loving when angry, learning to let go but holding on. I thank Mr. Pete for new tools to be a better parent.

Mrs. R
Parent at University Heights Middle School

L and R Chavez

Por medio de la presententacion me gustaría agradecerle señor Pete Serbantes, por las clases de “The Parent Project” fue un excelente curso para mi esposo y yo. Aprendimos mucho, tanto en estrategias como en formas para poner en práctica en cuanto a la educación de nuestro hijo, tanto en casa como en sus estudios. Creo que este es un excelente programa que nos ayuda a nosotros los padres que en ocasiones nos sentimos perdidos sin saber que hacer, nos da herramientas para entender mejor a nuestros hijos y también tácticas para poner en práctica en casa. Además de que aprendemos de la experiencia de otros padres de familia que también tienen problemas con sus hijos, tal vez parecidos a los de nosotros, y eso nos ayuda a entender mejor los problemas que atravesamos y atraviesan nuestros hijos. Realmente nosotros personalmente recomendamos este excelentísimo programa. Le damos las gracias al señor Pete Serbantes por su valioso tiempo dedicado a esta clase de programas.

M. Medina

Es una realidad muy clara que nadie nacimos sabiendo ser padres. Es cierto también, que es una de las tareas más difíciles en la vida. Es muy alentador encontrarte con padres y madres pasando por las mismas o similares situaciones en cuanto a nuestros hijos. Es muy emocionante contar con personas como el Sr Pete y su asistente. En lo personal yo no pude asistir a la primera clase por tener el COVID.

Estoy encantada con tanta información, consejos y ejemplos que se nos han proporcionado en cada clase. Yo he implementado varias cosas con mi hijo de 14 años y he vivido cambios muy positivos de su actitud. Ahora ya sé cómo abordarlo en situaciones diarias. Es impresionante como unas cuantas palabras cambian totalmente las conductas de nuestros adolescentes.

No me queda más que darles las gracias por toda su ayuda y porque no, tener la esperanza de que tuviéramos más juntas similares. Me encanta la idea de que tuviéramos la clase de 2 horas sobre el crédito. Creo también que es muy importante estar más informados al respecto para poder guiar a nuestros hijos.

Mil gracias por su ayuda y que dios los bendiga siempre para que puedan seguir adelante.

M and M Nunez

The Parent Project has helped me grow as a person, it helped me to see the mistakes that I made as a mother. Now I feel very happy to have made changes in my life that have improved my relationship with my children. Now I can tell them I LOVE YOU! .

In this class I felt supported in all aspects. I understood that I was not alone in the process. I understood that there were many mothers looking for a better world for their children.

When I arrived at this class I arrived with a lot of tension and stress because I didn’t know how to make my children understand me without shouting, that made me very upset and very irritable, now things are still changing, everything is different, the atmosphere in my house is different.

I am very grateful for this workshop, it has brought peace of mind to my life, this workshop provides a lot of very productive information to help our children grow, guide them in every step they take and that we are not alone in that we have a lot of help around us, it’s just that many times we don’t know where to go.

I know that if in the future I need help with my children Mr. Pete’s will be there to help me in every situation with my children. This class is 100% recommended for every mom and dad who wants an environment full of love in their homes to build a family with a lot of love , with a strong base with ethics, moral values and structure.

Thank you very much for this workshop, God bless you today and always!

C. Hernandez

I want to express my sincere gratitude for your dedication and commitment in talking about raising children. Your words and advice are of great value and have truly had a positive impact on my life and the way you guided me in raising my children.

It is inspiring to see how you strive to transmit knowledge and values to fathers and mothers, promoting conscious and respectful parenting. Your passion for the education of parents is reflected in each of your teachings and speeches, and that is something that I deeply admire.

Thank you for sharing your life experiences, research and reflections with us. Your ideas have broadened my perspective and given me tools to face the challenges that arise in raising my children. Your commitment to raising your children is a guiding light on this sometimes complicated path, and I am grateful to have access to your wisdom.

Your work is invaluable and I am sure that you have touched the lives of many other people, in the same way that you have touched us in this workshop:

Continue to be that beacon of knowledge and support for those seeking guidance in raising their children.

Once again, thank you for your dedication and for sharing your wisdom with us. Your generosity and passion for the education of children are a gift to all of us who listen to you and follow you. I am sincerely grateful to have you as a source of inspiration.

D. Hernandez

Buen día para empezar, hay muchos proyectos y objetivos qué aprendido en estas clases y sobre todo usted cómo empleo que nos comparte hay muchas maneras de cómo visualizamos las cosas alrededor de uno hay cosas qué uno no implementaba qué hoy en día y gracias a usted implementó el amor (Él Te Amo) qué es una de las razón primordiales para poder empezar como padres bueno muchas cosas qué tiene uno qué implementar hacer y por cuestiones de cómo lo educaron a uno. Uno no tiene por qué aser lo mismo con sus hijos por eso se dice qué haciendo más de lo qué no funciona no funciona. Otra de las prácticas en común es de los valores qué tiene qué tener uno con ellos ética, morales y empatía éxito logros en sus metas de ellos. Mi éxito es algo qué practique con ellos y me función muy bien (Te Amo) otro también qué envés de regañar o gritar es (respirar) para poder explicarles y qué ellos nos entiendan tanto cómo uno a ellos los debemos de escuchar y poner atención y son puntos qué uno cómo padres fallamos, pero si uno implementa cambios claro que tiene uno éxito por qué si no da uno no va recibir uno lo mismo. También donde cómo padres es estar alertas a muchas cosas qué pasan alrededor de ellos y no sabemos si tienen problemas. Por eso es muy bueno sentarse con ellos platicar y escucharlos y qué no los aleje uno por qué en la calle está el amigo qué lo distrae en darle consejos de amor qué en su casa le falta inducirlos a las drogas cosas qué no deben de estar así alrededor hay tantos temas muy importantes pero gracias a esta clases se aprende mucho para poder aser cambios en tu vida y en tu familia y tomar cosas qué hay y suceden pero gracias a las pláticas de padres se aprende mucho gracias por estar allí para uno cuando necesita un consejo y cómo le decía gracias por estar allí

A. Flores

I have been attending the Parent Project program for the last ten sessions, and I am sad the sessions are coming to an end. I am grateful for all the insightful advice made by Mr. Serbantes. He has been very helpful, by explaining the many different scenarios related to the parent project manual. His personal family examples have helped me understand how I could put the program to use with my 15 year old son.

God has blessed me with a wonderful son. The only major issue I have with him is academically. He just lacks motivation, maturity, and guidance to improve his grades. I want the very best for my son, but find myself struggling, to guide him. I have been practicing the parent project examples, with Mr. Serbantes help, and have seen improvement. I do realize his poor grades did not happen overnight, and understand if I want to help it will take a lot of patients. I have been working with my son, by letting him feel he has the control to improve his grades by monitoring his electronic use.

I pray I do not experience any other issues, but if I do, I feel confident and prepared to handle any issue that may arise thanks to the program, (Parent Project). Mr. Serbantes , makes a wonderful parent coach.

S. Perez

First of all I would like to thank Mr. Pete Serbantes and his assistant for making the time and energy to teach this important class; Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior. As a parent who has a Master’s Degree in Social Work, I did not think of taking this class nor needing this class. When I received the message about the class through Perris Unified School District I deleted it, but then I received the message again. This made me think, “Okay the class seems interesting and important for other parent to take. I don’t think I will learn anything new that I learned in my schooling, but I will give it a try”. So this is what brought me to class. I missed the first session of the class, but I made it to the second session. Coming into the class Mr. Pete Serbantes and his assistant were welcoming. The other parent in class were also welcoming. Once Mr. Pete Serbantes started teaching the class my eyes and ears opened up. They opened up in a different way. How can I explain this? Right away he caught my attention. The style, techniques, and the knowledge that Mr. Pete Serbantes uses to teach the class is amazing. After the second session of the class, I had to continue coming to all the sessions. I was very humbled by this class. I realized that you never stop learning on how to be a parent. There is always room for improvement and this is what Mr. Pete Serbantes taught me. There were several times that I wanted to cry in the class because of what I learn. Mr. Pete Serbantes helped me realize things that needed improvement in the relationship that I have with my three children. Using this Behavior Model not only has helped me improve the communication with my children, but also with my husband. I learned how to implement some of the techniques in disciplining my children and reinforcing my love towards my children and husband. I thank Mr. Pete Serbantes for this. Thank you again Mr. Pete Serbantes for sharing your knowledge with us parents. your style and techniques used in the teaching made the class very interesting. This whole course went by so quickly. I would definitely recommend this class to everyone who is raising children.