The frustrations of raising a child can lead parents to discipline by shouting, shaking, or spanking, behavior that all too often escalates into abuse. This award-winning, bestselling series shows parents a different way.

 

Using real-life scenarios, this program contrasts harmful, reactionary parenting with more effective, positive-parenting techniques that are proven to be healthier for kids. Parents will be able to put these new skills into practice and bring harmony into their homes.

 

Volume 1: Babies (Birth to 1) - Parents will learn: understanding and meeting baby's needs, anger management, interacting with baby, enjoying baby's uniqueness, babyproofing, distraction, consistency, and more. Viewing time: 25 minutes. Topics covered include:

Volume 2: Toddlers (Ages 1 and 2) - Parents will learn: prevention, setting and practicing limits, using positive statements, redirection, offering choices, letting child help, creating cooling off periods, and more. Viewing time: 24 minutes. Topics covered include:

Volume 3: Preschoolers (Ages 3 to 5) - Parents will learn: creating routines, giving transition time, using motivation, correct use of time outs, setting limits and rewards, reinforcing appropriate behavior, and more. Viewing time: 27 minutes. Topics covered include:

After showing the negative effects of physical punishment and emotional abuse, each program concludes by motivating parents to take a simple No Spanking Pledge. This pledge requires parents to make a conscious effort to use positive discipline, which can reduce child abuse injuries due to excessive discipline.

 

Available in English or Spanish (please see the Product Options box above). The English version is closed-captioned. DVD format only. Suitable for ages 13-adults. Includes facilitator's guide and handouts. 2004. $299.85 for the complete set.

 

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