- Parents who understand normal child development are less likely to be abusive and more likely to nurture their children's healthy development. Observing other children helps parents understand their own child in context.
- Parents often need timely help from someone they trust in resolving specific problems such as biting or hitting without resorting to harsh discipline techniques.
- Multiple models of positive parenting, including alternative discipline techniques, males in nurturing roles, and a program norm of non-violence demonstrate alternatives for parents.
- Parents of children with developmental or behavior problems or special needs need coaching and support in their parenting roles to reduce their frustration and provide the help their children need.
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- Informal daily interactions w/ program staff - coaching on specific issues (e.g., biting, sharing toys, bullying).
- Parent education classes - organized in various ways such teaching developmental stages, organizing groups of parents with children of the same age (e.g., 2-year-olds), etc.
- Observation space where parents can observe their child interacting with others (glass, video monitors in rooms) and learn new techniques from watching staff.
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