Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children. It covers everyday parenting challenges and offers evidence-based strategies for dealing with them.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to deal with common challenges in parenting such as tantrums, disobedience, and defiance
- Understand the importance of positive reinforcement and how to use it effectively
- Discover how to promote the development of important life skills in your child
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $23,240 - $32,500
- India: INR 1,20,000 - INR 2,40,000
- Spain: €12,000 - €20,000
- USA: $23,240 - $32,500
- India: INR 1,20,000 - INR 2,40,000
- Spain: €12,000 - €20,000
- USA: $38,000 - $68,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- USA: $23,240 - $32,500
- India: INR 1,20,000 - INR 2,40,000
- Spain: €12,000 - €20,000
- USA: $38,000 - $68,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- USA: $50,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a better understanding of your child's behavior and what motivates them
- Learn how to use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior
- Improve your communication skills and build stronger relationships with your child
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience in parenting required
- Access to a computer and the internet
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
- Positive Parenting
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Brene Brown
- Daniel J. Siegel
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- The ABCs : Part 1 - Antecedents & Behaviors
- Learn how to change your child's behavior
- Praise Explanation
- Praise
- Antecedents
- Antecedents Practice Exercise
- Shaping
- Simulation
- Modeling
- Caleb, Age 3 - saying "no" all the time
- Parenting during COVID-19
- Learn Out of This World Parenting
- Identify Common Challenging Behaviors
- Find Companion Books
- Review Course Requirements
- Take the Pre-Course Survey
- Optional Articles
- Optional Articles
- Optional Articles
- Praise
- Antecedents
- Shaping
- Simulation
- Modeling
- The ABCs: Part 2 - Consequences
- Positive Opposite
- Point Programs
- Attending & Planned Ignoring
- Punishment Basics
- Punishment Practice Exercise
- Time Out from Reinforcement
- Spanking and Alternatives
- Elijah, Age 6 - Getting ready in the morning
- Siblings, Ages 8 and 5 - complaining about each other
- Optional Articles
- Optional Articles
- Positive Opposite
- Point Programs
- Attending & Planned Ignoring
- Punishment Basics
- Time Out from Reinforcement
- Spanking and Alternatives
- Advanced ABCs - Troubleshooting and Adolescents
- Troubleshooting: Part 1 - The Basics
- Troubleshooting: Part 2 - Advanced Techniques
- Adolescents: Part 1
- Adolescents: Part 2
- Jasmine, Age 14 - using her phone constantly
- Please note
- Optional Articles
- Troubleshooting: Part 1 - The Basics
- Troubleshooting: Part 2 - Advanced Techniques
- Adolescents: Part 1
- Adolescents: Part 2
- Special Topics and Conclusion
- Nurturing Family Environment
- Common Misconceptions
- School Behaviors: Part 1 - Handling Problems
- School Behaviors: Part 2 - Building Competencies
- Seeking Professional Help: Part 1
- Seeking Professional Help: Part 2
- Kai, Age 9 - disrupting the classroom
- Conclusion
- Optional Articles
- Nurturing Family Environment
- Common Misconceptions
- School Behaviors: Part 1 - Handling Problems
- School Behaviors: Part 2 - Building Competencies
- Seeking Professional Help: Part 1
- Seeking Professional Help: Part 2
Summary of User Reviews
Find out what parents are saying about the Everyday Parenting course on Coursera. Learn about proven strategies for effective parenting in a natural and approachable way. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and practical advice.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical advice in the course to be particularly helpful.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and practical content
- Easy to follow strategies for everyday parenting
- Great for parents with children of all ages
- Flexible schedule allows for learning at your own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt the content was too basic
- Limited interaction with other learners
- No certificate or credential upon completion
- Not as comprehensive as some other parenting courses
- No personalized feedback or coaching
Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, ABPP
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Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing
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The lessons provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to improve your course of action with both children and adolescents. The key to the course is practice....
