No session on on Friday, 11/26. Happy Thanksgiving!

Upcoming Parenting Sessions

When Reprimands Work – November 23, 2010

            Reprimands are verbal or non-verbal signs of disapproval (e.g., “stop that!” or frowning and head shaking). Many parents find that reprimands are not effective; however, using them correctly and in combination with the other skills we have learned so far, can help with undesirable behavior. We will be covering ways to use reprimands effectively and to apply these skills at home. 

      

Resolving Conflicts Within the Family – December 7, 2010

            Managing problems that come up effectively can really influence how family members get along. Now that we have the basic skills in place, for our last meeting we will talk about ways to handle problems that come up within the family.

Catching Up on Parenting Sessions

Using Time Outs Effectively – November 2, 2010

            When kids break the rules, many parents and teachers use time out to address the problem. But time out is often misunderstood and used in a way that makes it much less effective. During this session, we will be talking about how to use time outs effectively in your home.

Attending & Ignoring: Choosing When to Respond & Problem Solving– November 16, 2010

            Do you ever find yourself annoyed by your child’s whining, complaining, or noisiness? Noticing when your child is doing something desirable and choosing not to pay attention to undesirable behavior can be very helpful in reducing minor problems. We will be discussing these ideas in more detail and talking about how they might apply to your family, and we will address any problems that have come up as you have attempted to apply these parenting methods within your family.