Kid are not born with a user's manual. But this course is as close to a user's manual as any parent would wish. The content is backed by science and research, and the delivery is accessible all.

Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

Instructor: Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, ABPP
Access provided by The Adult Learning Department at DCPL
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 hour to complete
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Skills you'll gain
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Management
- Community Mental Health Services
- Communication Strategies
- Child Development
- Parent Communication
- Constructive Feedback
- Working With Children
- Family Support
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Positive Behavior Support
- Behavior Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Habit Formation
- Problem Solving
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JN
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
MN
Reviewed on May 21, 2020
I strongly recommend this class to any parent (and I have done so already)! Thank you for such an amazingly effective and kind lecture on parenting! This is how the world can be a better place.
SB
Reviewed on Oct 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.
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