Turn difficult situations into bonding experiences.
Fun and simple ways to improve behaviors in children ages 2 to 5.
Ready to Parent Like a Guru?
Parenting young children is exciting, fun, and frustrating. Kids at this stage are still learning to communicate, and it is very hard for them to understand another person's point of view.
As parents, we must be patient and provide guidance while dealing with younger, much less rational versions of ourselves.
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Help your child turn frustrated screaming into effective communication
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Use reward systems and behavioral shaping to change bad behaviors into better behaviors
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Play fun games that will increase your child's frustration tolerance
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Learn how to help your child switch easily from activity to another
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Discover how to prevent tantrums before they begin
Course curriculum
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01
Welcome and Introduction
Show Content- Nice to meet you!
- How to use this course
- Before we begin...
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Module 1: Discipline and Development
Show Content- Module 1 Overview
- Module 1 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Stages of Moral Development
- Cheat Sheet: Discipline and Development
- Lesson 1.1 Developmental Overview
- Lesson 1.2 Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
- Lesson 1.3 Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, Part I
- Lesson 1.4 Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, Part II
- Lesson 1.5 Moral Development and Discipline
- Bonus Video: Moral Development
- Module 1 Quiz
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Module 2: Communication
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- Module 2 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Milestones of Language Development
- Cheat Sheet: Chomsky Language Development
- Cheat Sheet: Tomasello Language Development
- Lesson 2.1 Language Development Overview
- Lesson 2.2 Building Blocks of Communication, Part I
- Lesson 2.3 Building Blocks of Communication, Part II
- Lesson 2.4 Enhancing Building Blocks of Communication
- Lesson 2.5 Beyond the Blocks
- Module 2 Quiz
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Module 3: Behavioral Shaping
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- Module 3 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Decreasing Behaviors
- Cheat Sheet: Increasing Behaviors
- Cheat Sheet: Punishment Overview
- Cheat Sheet: Reinforcement Overview
- Cheat Sheet: Reinforcement Decision Chart
- Cheat Sheet: Reinforcement Decision Chart
- Cheat Sheet: Reinforcement Decision Chart
- Cheat Sheet: Intermittent Reinforcement
- Lesson 3.1 Behavioral Shaping Overview
- Lesson 3.2 Reinforcement Schedules, Part I
- Lesson 3.3 Reinforcement Schedules, Part II
- Lesson 3.4 Examples (Positive and Negative Reinforcement)
- Lesson 3.5 Examples (Positive and Negative Punishment)
- Bonus Video: Reward Systems
- Module 3 Quiz
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Module 4: Frustration Tolerance
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- Module 4 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Marvelous Mistakes
- Cheat Sheet: Marvelous Mistakes
- Cheat Sheet: Marvelous Mistakes
- Cheat Sheet: Talking About Emotions
- Cheat Sheet: Change of Pace
- Cheat Sheet: Patience Through Play
- Lesson 4.1 Frustration Tolerance Overview
- Lesson 4.2 Frustration Tolerance, Part I
- Lesson 4.3 Frustration Tolerance, Part II
- Lesson 4.4 Frustration Tolerance, Part III
- Lesson 4.5 Frustration Tolerance, Part IV
- Module 4 Quiz
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Module 5: Task Switching
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- Module 5 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Tools for Task Switching
- Cheat Sheet: Time for a Timer
- Cheat Sheet: The Importance of Routines
- Article: Essential Bedtime Tips
- Lesson 5.1 Task Switching: Timers
- Lesson 5.2 Task Switching: Routines
- Lesson 5.3 Task Switching: Fun and Games
- Lesson 5.4 Task Switching: Examples, Part I
- Lesson 5.5 Task Switching: Examples, Part II
- Module 5 Quiz
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Module 6: Taming the Tantrum
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- Module 6 Outline
- Cheat Sheet: Emotion Based Guide to Tantrum-1
- Cheat Sheet: Emotion Based Guide to Tantrum-2
- Cheat Sheet: Emotion Based Guide to Tantrum-3
- Cheat Sheet: Emotion Based Guide to Tantrum-4
- Article: Emotion-Based Guide to Tantrums
- Lesson 6.1 Emotion Regulation
- Lesson 6.2 Triggers of Dysregulation, Part I
- Lesson 6.3 Triggers of Dysregulation, Part II
- Lesson 6.4 Observation and Multiple Caretakers
- Lesson 6.5 Dismantling the Tantrum
- Bonus Video: From No Peas to Peas Please
- Module 6 Quiz
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What's Next
Show Content- More Resources
FAQ
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When does this course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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How long do I have to access the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
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What is included in the course?
We know that everyone learns a little differently, and we want to make sure you have all the tools you need. When you enroll for this course, you will get instant lifetime access to video modules, PDFs, and quizzes. We also included some of our favorite bonus videos!
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What if I don’t know much about psychology?
No problem! This course is made for everyone, and the explanations are clear and straightforward. There are also wonderful downloads to help you better understand the materials.
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How long does this course take to complete?
The total video content is about 130 minutes, but the course is designed for you to go at your own pace. Individual lessons are broken down into shorter sub-lessons to keep the information quick and accessible.
Bonus material
Excited for More? We have included awesome bonus videos on some of our favorite parenting topics!
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Video on Reward Systems
Learn how to create and implement amazing reward systems to motivate your children. Improve behaviors while having fun.
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Video on Moral Development
This video applies Kohlberg's stages of moral development to the legendary character of Robin Hood. Take a closer look at moral development in a slightly silly context.
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Video on Helping Picky Eaters
Mealtimes can be challenging with children, especially if your child is finicky about food. Use simple and fun strategies to help your child go from "No Peas!" to "Peas, Please."