Before I became a board-certified behavioral analyst, I was a special education teacher working in schools with the district’s most challenging students. I’ve also raised my two daughters. But parenting my own children has had the least amount of influence on why I am a capable parent, educator, and behavior analyst. Having your own kids and being a good parent is a wonderful thing that everyone should be proud of, but it doesn’t make you a parenting expert. That’s why I’m going to cover why parents need behavior analysis in today’s episode.
It is so important that people who have training, experience, and ability use important behavioral principles to guide their parenting decision-making. Let’s face it, parents are struggling all around us. They’re struggling to figure out what they need to do to get their children to make better choices and guide them towards growth and development. A huge part of the problem is where these parents are getting their information. Here, I discuss why some of the advice from so-called “parenting experts” is problematic. I cover why using an evidence-based plan is one of the best ways to tackle tough parenting issues. I’ll also share with you some of the most common misconceptions about using both punishment and praise and how the 7 Steps can help you.
What’s Inside:
- Why some of today’s advice from “parenting experts” is problematic.
- Misconceptions about punishment and praise.
- How the 7 Steps can assist you with making better parenting choices.
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