Saturday, August 21, 2010

Where DO they learn it from?

Look familiar?
So we do this...
And they do this...
Next step: punishment! But sometimes it looks more like this...
And then we wonder why they do this...huh, go figure!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Brief History & Background

"The Positive Discipline Parenting and Classroom Management Model is based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs [psychiatrists from the early 1900’s]. Dr. Adler first introduced the idea of parenting education to United States audiences in the 1920s. He advocated treating children respectfully, but also argued that spoiling and pampering children was not encouraging to them and resulted in social and behavioral problems.” [taken from the Positive Discipline website]

Over the last 30 years nationally acclaimed authors Jane Nelsen & Lynn Lott have collaborated to produce this method based on their findings & experience. They continue to teach it nationwide, have sold over 2 million of the 19 different books they've written & been interviewed on TV including in the news & on Oprah. In this course you’ll learn how to be Kind & Firm simultaneously in your parenting & other relationships as you find yourself changing for the better in order to produce Positive, Lasting, results!

One Example of Evidence for Positive Discipline

"A study of school-wide implementation of classroom meetings in a lower-income Sacramento elementary school over a four-year period showed that suspensions decreased (from 64 annually to 4 annually), vandalism decreased (from 24 episodes to 2) and teachers reported improvement in classroom atmosphere, behavior, attitudes and academic performance." (Platt, 1979, Positive Discipline website)

Just a few of the Benefits/Tools you’ll acquire from this course:

--The balance of being Kind and yet still Firm

--Specific ways to handle children non punitively--there are other options out there!
--How to get to the ROOT of the problem to address it from there instead of just applying temporary "band-aids.”
--Keys to truly understanding why children do what they do (adults too!)
--Many different solutions to solve problems long-term
--How to deal with bedtime/morning hassles, sibling rivalry, chore battles, power struggles, whining, defiance, lack of motivation, potty training--you name it!.
--Brainstorming power from parents in similar situations &
the knowledge of knowing you’re not alone!
--Fantastic ideas, resources, handouts, tools & activities to help children
--Usable, doable in-the-moment tools for what to do when misbehavior occurs
--It helps with ALL children and relationships ages 0-100!!!
--A more positive paradigm shift for the better!!
Check out these links on their website:

In addition, type "Positive Discipline" in iTunes to download many free podcasts and/or under "Audiobooks" there is a 2 hour, $5 seminar taught by Jane Nelsen for that is a great introduction into the philosophies and teachings of Positive Discipline.

Classes Available

*FREE* 'COME SEE' Preview/Intro CLASS
Come check it out to see what Positive Discipline really is! Plus, take home ideas, tools and handouts to help with your individual parenting struggles. Great for those who aren't able/ready to commit to a 7 week course and just want some of the basics!
When: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2015
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Recreation Center 320 W 500 N Provo, UT 84601

More Info: Childcare $2/first child/hr, $1/additional children 

*Additionally: type in "Positive Discipline" in iTunes to download free podcasts and/or a $5 seminar under "Audiobooks" taught by Jane Nelsen that is a great introduction to Positive Discipline*


*FREE* 'COME SEE' Preview/Intro CLASS
*Come ask questions and see what the 7 week course is all about!*
WhenTuesday, Oct 6, 2015
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Where: Recreation Center 320 W 500 N Provo, UT 84601

More Info: Childcare $2/first child/hr, $1/additional children 


FALL CLASS
When: Tuesdays Oct 13-Nov 24
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Recreation Center 320 W 500 N Provo, UT 84601

Cost: $65 for members & $75 non-members--bring a spouse or grandparent for free to one or all classes!
*Child Watch is same as listed above*
Course Info: 7 week course. The book is $15, a few loaners available. Handouts & treats included each week! 
**Register on the phone, in person, or online:http://provo.org/departments/recreation/youth-adult-programs/life-enrichment-classes


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