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.