Articles and Handouts for Parents
Carolyn Webster-Stratton, PhD., the developer of The Incredible Years® programs has authored many articles and research studies. Here are articles written especially for parents.
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Tips for Teaching Children Emotional Regulation Skills Puppet Play (Tips and Examples) Encourage Child Learning Reading with CARE with Babies Reading with CARE with Toddlers Reading with CARE with PreschoolersParents and Children Together, Let’s Play
There is a widespread belief among adults in our society that the free and easy play times between parents and children are frivolous and nonproductive.
ReadEmotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is the ability to control responses to arousing situations. Just as walking, talking and toilet training are developmental steps, emotional regulation is a developmental achievement. It is not present at birth.
ReadCoping With Peer Problems and Teaching Friendship Skills
Parents can teach social skills by role playing with their children. Games, such as the conversation card game can help parents teach children these skills.
ReadHelping Children Learn to Regulate Their Emotions
Emotions are responses to stimuli or situations that affect a person strongly. Children differ strikingly in their emotional responses and they also vary widely in their understanding of emotions, both their own and in others.
ReadRewards Can Give Children an Extra Boost
Good parents support their children with encouragement and praise, but occasionally kids need a little extra incentive to learn a particularly difficult behavior. That’s where rewards can be helpful.
ReadResponsive and Nurturing Parenting Sets the Stage
Did you know that one out of four social interactions with another child in preschool is aggressive? You can foster your children’s social, emotional and academic development.
ReadDon’t Be Afraid to Praise
The purpose of praise is to increase positive behavior with the child’s knowledge, to communicate that certain behaviors are desirable.
ReadLying
What to do; first, don’t panic. Respond calmly. Like any other problem, lying represents another opportunity to help children learn.
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