A
3-6 hour “skillshop” (John’s term for a seminar that imparts skills
rather than theory) that focuses on helping parents develop excellence
in discipline. Participants learn both the theory and “how-to” behind a
number of John’s powerful disciplinary strategies. His practical and
creative methods can be readily applied to a broad range of
disciplinary situations typically encountered by parents of children
ages three through early adolescence. (For older children, see Teen Proofing: Understanding and Managing Your Teenager. For toddlers, see the 3-hour version of Making The “Terrible” Twos Terrific!)
The
keys to effective discipline are the “Three C’s” of clear,
authoritative communication, compelling consequences, and consistency.
The key is to assign emotional and practical responsibility for a
child’s misbehavior to its rightful owner—the child. Included are
unique tools for managing sibling rivalry, bedtime problems,
disobedience, and public misbehavior. In addition, parents learn how
they can work with their child’s teacher(s) to improve both classroom
behavior and academic performance. Graduates of this workshop routinely
report that discipline becomes less of an issue in their homes,
communication with their children improves, and the overall quality of
life in their families is greatly enhanced.
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