Training
Positive Parenting 1
This course explores three types of positive parenting techniques: encouragement, cooperation, tracking behavior
| Course Duration | 2 credit hours |
| Course Delivery | Self-Directed, Online |
| Course Provider | Foster Parent College |
| Course Type | Self-Directed, Online |
In this class, host Sarada Thomas introduces three positive parenting techniques: Cooperation, or making effective requests; Tracking problem behaviors; and Encouragement, or rewarding desirable behaviors. The class includes ideas for dealing with children who resist positive parenting techniques.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- describe the key components of effective requests
- know why and how to track problem behaviors
- explain how to encourage good behaviors
- understand when it is time to alter your strategy
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