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
Yale University
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Beginner Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Suggested: 5 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Greek, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 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.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 91 min), 8 readings, 5 quizzes
9 videos
Praise Explanation59s
Praise8m
Antecedents18m
Antecedents Practice Exercise4m
Shaping13m
Simulation12m
Modeling16m
Caleb, Age 3 - saying "no" all the time10m
8 readings
Learn Out of This World Parenting2m
Identify Common Challenging Behaviors2m
Find Companion Books2m
Review Course Requirements3m
Take the Pre-Course Survey10m
Optional Articles10m
Optional Articles20m
Optional Articles20m
5 practice exercises
Praise6m
Antecedents8m
Shaping6m
Simulation6m
Modeling8m
4 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.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 114 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes
9 videos
Point Programs12m
Attending & Planned Ignoring17m
Punishment Basics12m
Punishment Practice Exercise4m
Time Out from Reinforcement20m
Spanking and Alternatives13m
Elijah, Age 6 - Getting ready in the morning13m
Siblings, Ages 8 and 5 - complaining about each other9m
2 readings
Optional Articles30m
Optional Articles30m
6 practice exercises
Positive Opposite6m
Point Programs10m
Attending & Planned Ignoring6m
Punishment Basics8m
Time Out from Reinforcement6m
Spanking and Alternatives8m
3 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.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 89 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
5 videos
Troubleshooting: Part 2 - Advanced Techniques13m
Adolescents: Part 121m
Adolescents: Part 219m
Jasmine, Age 14 - using her phone constantly10m
2 readings
Please note10m
Optional Articles20m
4 practice exercises
Troubleshooting: Part 1 - The Basics8m
Troubleshooting: Part 2 - Advanced Techniques6m
Adolescents: Part 16m
Adolescents: Part 26m
3 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.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 109 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
8 videos
Common Misconceptions21m
School Behaviors: Part 1 - Handling Problems14m
School Behaviors: Part 2 - Building Competencies9m
Seeking Professional Help: Part 115m
Seeking Professional Help: Part 28m
Kai, Age 9 - disrupting the classroom11m
Conclusion1m
1 reading
Optional Articles30m
6 practice exercises
Nurturing Family Environment10m
Common Misconceptions8m
School Behaviors: Part 1 - Handling Problems6m
School Behaviors: Part 2 - Building Competencies6m
Seeking Professional Help: Part 16m
Seeking Professional Help: Part 26m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM EVERYDAY PARENTING: THE ABCS OF CHILD REARING
by NBNov 6, 2019
Such amazing course, it’s useful and joyful to learn all the way through. I love it ! Thank you Coursera make learning easy to learn and share , I see the power of knowledge by E- sharing ! Wonderful!
by SBOct 12, 2017
This is a must to do course for parents to be, parents and teachers. We need to build physically and mentally strong kids in future for this we need to adapt to these simple steps as per this course.
by LMApr 10, 2019
The course covers concerns and techniques of child rearing. It was very organized, comprehensive and delivered in such a way that makes it easy to understand. Thank you very much, Professor Kazdin!
by GVMay 17, 2019
Yale Professor is fantastic. ABC system sounds amazing. I am not yet a parent but looking forward to it in the (hopefully) very near future. Thank you all for this amazing opportunity to learn.
by FWMay 31, 2019
More case studies and assignments where we write out solutions would be more helpful for reinforcing what we learned in class. Awesome teacher and very helpful content for a first-time parent.
by DPDec 24, 2017
The course provides a comprehensive view on parenting techniques that is quite useful in managing children's behaviour. It provides practical tools that can be implemented in everyday life.
by WWFeb 21, 2019
I love this course. It benefits me a lot in my career as a teacher, and I do appreciate the Yale University opened this course in Coursera, It could help so many kids to a better future.
by ECNov 17, 2017
I am enjoying this course for its simple easy straight forward approach. Dr Kazdin has done a great job of offering up tips and examples to really make your learning curve take off!
by NSDec 16, 2017
Excellent information given very clearly. Very useful tools which go beyond the usual positive discipline techniques. Provides parenting help for toddler through teenage age group.
by GMay 24, 2018
This course has introduced me to significant parenting techniques to adopt in raising my children,and all other children who would be left in my care. Very grateful to your team.
by VBOct 9, 2019
Excellent and a must for every parent, who take theri parenting seriously. Would also recommend KG teachers to take this as it may tools which can help in teaching young kids.
by KEJan 7, 2018
Thank you for this interesting course as a father i am gaining experiences & skills, i hope you will give other courses regarding parenting and family healthy realationships
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