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?
Parent management training
Parent management training (PMT), also known as behavioral parent training (BPT) or simply parent training, is a family of treatment programs that aims to change parenting behaviors, teaching parents positive reinforcement methods for improving pre-school and school-age children's behavior problems (such as aggression, hyperactivity, temper tantrums, and difficulty following directions).
PMT is one of the most investigated treatments available for disruptive behavior, particularly oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD);
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