Parenting Videos with the CDC
Here you’ll find videos of the positive parenting skills. For each topic, there are two types of videos.
- Feature Video of Real-life Parenting Challenges
- “How-To” Video of Expert Tips and Ideas
Parenting Videos with the CDC
Building Blocks – Creating Structure
Three key ingredients to building structure in the home: Consistency; Predictability; Follow-through. What are these and how can you use them in your family?
Building Blocks | Creating Structure | Essentials – CDC
Agent Au Pair Pinterest – Creating Structure
We recommend that hosts and au pairs collaborate to make customized routine charts and schedules for interactive use with the children. Check out these ideas to help you get started.
Agent Au Pair Pinterest Board- Structure & Schedules
Active Listening
Active listening is a good way to improve your communication with your child. It lets your child know you are interested in what she has to say. … give your full attention to your child. make eye contact and stop other things you are doing.
Active Listening | Communicating | Essentials – CDC
Steps for Giving Directions
Giving good directions takes practice. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Steps for Giving Directions – Parenting – CDC
Why are consequences important?
From time to time, your child is going to do things you don’t like. … The consequence, or what happens right after your child’s behaviors, makes the behavior more or less likely to happen again. Consequences can be both positive and negative.
Why are Consequences Important? – Parenting – CDC
Using Time Out
Attention can be both positive and negative. You can improve your child’s behavior by how you give attention.
Using Time-Out | Essentials | Parenting Information – CDC