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Winner of the Disney's iParenting Media Award for Best Product
Have the Terrible Twos become the Terrifying Threes, Fearsome Fours, Frightening Fives, and beyond? Elizabeth Pantley, creator of the No-Cry revolution, gives you advice for raising well-behaved children, from ages 2 through 8
In The No-Cry Discipline Solution, parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley shows you how to deal with your child's behavior.
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The beloved and respected TV disciplinarian and star of the new TLC show "Family SOS with Jo Frost" outlines the five tenets of "disciplined parenting," which are the limits and routines parents need to have in place around sleep, food, play dates, early learning and manners.
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As seen in the New York Times — a practical guide that presents an alternative to shouting, shaming, and blaming—to give kids the skills they need to grow and thrive
Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don't work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame.
Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith,...
Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don't work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame.
Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith,...
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IMAGINE HAVING A PEDIATRICIAN ON CALL TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT PARENTING.
From tantrums to sleeping problems, bullying to bed-wetting, The Parent’s Problem Solver offers parents quick, commonsense, and compassionate solutions that work, from an author who is not only a pediatrician but also a mother of four. Whether your child is an infant or already in school, Dr. Cathryn Tobin’s insightful advice will help you create...
From tantrums to sleeping problems, bullying to bed-wetting, The Parent’s Problem Solver offers parents quick, commonsense, and compassionate solutions that work, from an author who is not only a pediatrician but also a mother of four. Whether your child is an infant or already in school, Dr. Cathryn Tobin’s insightful advice will help you create...
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"Occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon, but when defiant behavior-including tantrums, resistance to chores, and negativity-becomes chronic, it can cause big problems within the family. In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, child and family psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein shares a groundbreaking 10-day program to help parents gain back control over their defiant child or teen. Now, the guide has been updated to address challenges...
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If you don't get in that car right now, young lady, you're going to get a spanking! How many parents or caregivers have lost their tempers and blurted out a threat when a child refused to cooperate? This program shows parents, teachers, and childcare workers another way to reach and teach youngsters. A child development specialist joined by parents demonstrates how positive discipline allows children to achieve self-discipline and responsibility for...
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Stubbornness and back talk are common (albeit unwelcome) signs of independence in normally developing children. This program, filmed in real family settings, demonstrates how positive discipline techniques, including home rules, problem-solving, and honest communication, can be used to deal with the behavior problems associated with growing up. Points to consider in a pre-discipline review are also offered: Is the child angry? Did something happen...
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Parents often discipline their children the only way they know how-the way they were raised. Although many of the methods result in positive behavior, others produce less desirable outcomes. This program shows parents and educators how to positively discipline children in a manner that makes the child more self-confident instead of less self-reliant-it puts the responsibility of positive behavior on the child as well as the parent. Interviews with...
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Bedtime tantrums, poor mealtime manners, whining for attention, refusing to share-all are typical behaviors in young children that can test the patience of the most devoted parent or caregiver. Filmed with real families, this program shows how to use positive discipline techniques such as timeouts and problem-solving to guide youngsters into better behavior. A pre-discipline review is also suggested: Is the child tired or hungry? Bored or frustrated?...
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Contrasts the difference between "discipline" and "punishment" while demonstrating the benefits of teaching self-control. The need to develop a strong sense of security in children and set good examples is emphasized. A detailed study guide is included which can be used for practicing disciplinary skills.
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Parenting styles are often a combination of a parent's own personality with the parenting role models she or he grew up with. The authoritarian style imposes will through rigid rules and allows little flexibility or freedom. A permissive style has few rules and abdicates power. And the democratic style is a blend of the two, sharing power and encouraging children to make good decisions and think for themselves. Using three vignettes, this program...
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You don't understand me! From generation to generation, that age-old outburst has characterized the parent/teen relationship. This program illustrates how to encourage teenage independence while using positive discipline techniques that promote taking responsibility for actions and behavior. Footage of real families is combined with expert explanations of how to use democratic discipline, honest communication, and other techniques to make this challenging...
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Do you have a child who is a force to be reckoned with? Who won’t take no for answer, won’t be reasoned with, and won’t do anything they don’t want to do? If so, then you likely have a strong-willed child. Is this good? Is it bad? Can they be taught to comply and cooperate?
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They get SO MAD! And sometimes we just don’t know why! You expect meltdowns from toddlers who are just trying to figure out their big feelings. But what about your school-age child? Is their anger normal or is there something more going on? Are there other intense feelings that your child is struggling with?
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A major part of socialization is about self-control-and age three is a critical time for a child to learn how to reign in hostility, resentment, and impulsive behavior. This program delivers a progress report on five toddlers-the public face of a much larger longitudinal study-who must now learn to manage their own feelings and actions. Can Decklan get a handle on the tantrums that, not surprisingly, have increased with the arrival of a baby brother?...
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Getting kids to eat can be a constant battle for some parents, while others may be restricting their child's caloric intake to thwart weight gain. In this program childhood feeding expert Dr. Katja Rowell presents six segments that address the food-related issues facing many families with young children. Offering practical techniques that make meals pleasant for everyone at the table, the goal is to raise children who have a healthy relationship with...
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In the thick of life's challenges, helping children grow into confident, respectful, and well-behaved young people seems to require some kind of magical roadmap. While there are no miraculous shortcuts to successful parenthood, there are fellow travelers and professional experts who can shed light on the parenting journey. This video presents just such an opportunity for new moms and dads. They receive practical advice on building a strong parent-child...
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Early childhood is a time of complex social and cognitive development, but it can be explained in ways that are helpful to the average parent or caregiver. This video sheds light on toddler behavior and presents strategies for coping with children in the 1- to 3-year-old range. Helen and Clive Dorman, founders of The Children's Project, share their firsthand parenting experiences and the findings of early childhood education specialists; explore the...
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Is it healthy for parents to exercise complete control? Are rebellious children better equipped for the future? What measures should be taken to reign in unruly kids? This program looks at childhood battles for independence and the reasons why such struggles are psychologically necessary for children to undergo. Observing a group of 25 toddlers who have become self-aware and generally want their own way, the film examines the tests of will that arise...