I have a 7 year old daughter and am interested in learning more about parenting
I see! Well the English pediatrician Donald Winnicot made a list of items that are crucial for healthy child development
Oh, what did he suggest?
He encourages adaptation for parents as the child grows and to their ability to handle failure
I see, does Winnicot have any other suggestions for parents?
Well other than that, parenting skills may vary from parent to parent and depending on the needs of the child
I see, what types of parenting skills are important?
Well, if behavioral parenting training is needed, parent managing training may be of use
What is parent managing training?
it is effective in reducing child disruptive behavior and improving parental mental health. PMT has also been studied as a treatment for disruptive behaviors in children with other conditions. Limitations of the existing research on PMT include a lack of knowledge on mechanisms of change and the absence of studies of long-term outcomes. PMT may be more difficult to implement when parents are unable to participate fully due to psychopathology, limited cognitive capacity, high partner conflict, or inability to attend weekly sessions.
PMT was initially developed in the 1960s by
Claire Lerner
Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W. is the Director of Parenting Resources at Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families.
In 2003, Lerner and the Parents Action for Children (then called the "I Am Your Child Foundation") created a video series called "Building a Healthy Start".
In 2005, Lerner became part of the "Sesame Beginnings" Advisory