Everyday Parenting gives you access to a toolkit of behavior-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviors you would like to see in your child. The lessons provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to improve your course of action with both children and adolescents. Among many techniques, you will learn how even simple modifications to tone of voice and phrasing can lead to more compliance. The course will also shed light on many parenting misconceptions and ineffective strategies that are routinely used.
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Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Beginner Level
Approx. 21 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Yale University
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
The ABCs : Part 1 - Antecedents & Behaviors
Module 1 overviews the course structure and outlines the ABC formula for behavior-change programs. The “A” in the ABC stands for Antecedents and covers what to do before the behavior. The “B” represents Behavior and outlines working on the behavior itself - how to shape behavior by breaking it down into doable steps, practice the behavior repeatedly through simulations, and model the behavior. The course kicks off with a “C” (Consequence) because learning how to praise your child in the special way may be the most useful and versatile technique in the series.
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 91 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
The ABCs: Part 2 - Consequences
Module 2 focuses on the “C” in the ABC formula which is what comes after the behavior such as praise, rewards, attention, or punishment.
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 114 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Advanced ABCs - Troubleshooting and Adolescents
Module 3 takes all the ABC techniques into consideration and outlines ways to improve and expand upon the parenting tools. Learn how to modify techniques for your maturing adolescent along with new techniques to foster communication with your child.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 89 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Special Topics and Conclusion
Module 4 moves beyond the ABC techniques and considers the larger family environment, misconceptions that might hold you back from implementing an effective behavior-change program, helping your child in school, and warning signs that your child may need professional help along with tips on how to find viable treatments.
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 109 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM EVERYDAY PARENTING: THE ABCS OF CHILD REARING
by JJJul 15, 2020
The course is truly insipring and shaping me a lot around parenting my kids. I think it's invaluable to the parents and the next generations. Thank you Alan, Yale and Coursera to make it happen!
by MFMar 18, 2021
Extremely informative and interactive. Most of the material submitted was relevant and updated. I Thank Coursera and Dr. Alan for the privilege of such an enlightening and practical experience.
by YSDec 16, 2020
This course gave me a different perspective on parenting. I was able to implement a few techniques and it worked effortlessly. Thank you to the professor, this course has been designed very well.
by SJNov 5, 2020
Thank you for the engaging and educational course! I gained really great knowledge that I will definitely use in my work with children and with my children at home. The course leader is fantastic! :)
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