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PCIT, Parenting Caroline Thomas PCIT, Parenting Caroline Thomas

Joyful Parenting Tool: Playtime Skills to Make Parenting Fun Again!

Good news: many parents see an increase in warmth, connection and positive behaviors by learning simple playtime tools to focus attention on positive behaviors. Using the PRIDE Skills (Praise, Reflect, Imitate, Describe, and Enjoy), we take a quick break from all the correcting and directing of everyday parenting and learn new ways to call attention to desired behaviors, nurturing and reinforcing the good stuff we see from our kids.

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PCIT, Parenting, CBT Caroline Thomas PCIT, Parenting, CBT Caroline Thomas

Joyful Parenting Tool: Effective Praise

Praise is a cornerstone of most parent’s daily routine. And with a few minor tweaks, you can substantially boost the impact of your praise. These strategies for praise really work to increase positive behaviors all while improving your child's self esteem and increasing the warmth in your relationship. How good is that?

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