INFANTS

Keys to Great Parenting--Fun and Learning With Your Baby or Toddler: Preventing Misbehavior with Very Young Children -- Information about how to build a positive foundation for discipline that teaches self control; how to set up your home to prevent misbehavior; realistic expectations; understanding development; preventative discipline; being a role model; meeting your child's needs; tuning in to your child's feelings; giving choices; transitions; and focusing on the positive.

Good Times With Guidance and Discipline -- Information on the meaning and benefits of discipline and guidance; six discipline tools; reasons children misbehave; and using guidance and discipline during different ages and stages (infancy through early school age).

Guidance and Discipline - A Developmental Approach -- Information on using discipline and guidance during different ages and stages (infancy - school age); guidance and discipline techniques; the problem-solving approach; finding causes and looking for solutions; spanking; and positive phrasing.

Family Issues Facts--Discipline That Works: The Ages and Stages Approach -- Information on how to use discipline based on normal changes in your child's development and behavior; the difference between discipline and punishment; six roadblocks to good discipline; and six tips for effective discipline. Includes a table that highlights the development of emotions and tips for discipline at each age from infancy through age 10.

Guiding Young Children Series: To Prevent Misbehavior -- Information on how to prevent misbehavior in infants and toddlers. Discusses changing the setting, child-proofing, preparing for settings outside the home, providing interesting play activities, setting rules, positive phrasing, setting a good example, giving choices, getting your child's attention, spending time with your child, and giving warning time. Includes written exercises a parent can complete.

A Child in Your Life: Why Won't You Behave? Discipline Strategies With Young Children -- Information on the meaning of discipline, the difference between discipline and punishment, spanking, good ways to discipline your child, when you should use discipline, the type of discipline to use based on your child's age, and tips for disciplining.

Helping Young Children Behave -- A Principles of Parenting publication. Information on the meaning of good discipline; discipline for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; and how parents act as partners in helping their children learn to behave.

Five Keys to Good Discipline with Infants -- Information on five effective discipline techniques to use with infants: preventing, ignoring, distracting or redirecting, rewarding, and allowing freedom within limits.

Discipline and Safety -- Information on the connection between effective discipline and safety during infancy.

Discipline is Teaching -- A list of ways to teach a baby what is acceptable.

Is Your Baby Teasing You? -- Information on infant behavior, appropriate expectations, preventive discipline, and positive phrasing.

The Power of Distraction -- How to use distraction as an effective and positive method of discipline.

Saying No All the Time Isn't Good for Baby -- Information on positive and preventive discipline, rewards, focusing on positive behaviors, distraction, and setting limits.

Helping Your Baby Learn Rules -- Suggestions for helping your baby learn rules/acceptable behavior. You can listen to this article.

Never Spank a Baby -- Information on the meaning of discipline, helping your baby learn to trust you, normal infant behavior, distraction, and seeking help when you get upset with your baby.

Never Shake a Baby! -- Information on shaken baby syndrome, the dangers of shaking a baby, dealing with caregiver stress, and warning signs. You can listen to this article.

TODDLERS

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN: DISCIPLINING YOUR TODDLER -- This fact sheet describes misbehavior that is typical of toddlers and appropriate and effective strategies for dealing with it. The issues of sharing and spanking are also included.

KEYS TO GOOD DISCIPLINE FOR TODDLERS -- This publication includes discipline and guidance tips for toddlers. You can listen to this article.

DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS -- This publication includes discipline and safety tips and explains some common behaviors of babies and toddlers. You can listen to this article.

HELPING TODDLERS LEARN RULES -- This publication suggests five ways you can help your child learn rules so he/she can eventually learn to manage his/her own behavior.

APPROPRIATE LIMITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR DISCIPLINE, PART 1 -- This fact sheet and teaching guide gives information about the guidance and discipline of young children. The following issues are addressed: causes for children's misbehavior, differences in expectations for children at varying ages, and effective guidelines for parents in setting appropriate limits for children. This resource also includes discussion and activity suggestions for using this material in group workshops with parents.

APPROPRIATE LIMITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR DISCIPLINE, PART 2 -- This fact sheet and teaching guide gives information on guidance and discipline strategies to use with young children when they misbehave. This resource includes suggestions for workshop leaders who would like to use this information with groups of parents.

FIVE TIPS FOR GUIDING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR -- This article suggests five principles that should help guide our approach and response to young children's behavior. This brief fact sheet gives parents information about recommended do's and don't's when disciplining children.   

LEARNING FOR BETTER LIVING--GOOD DISCIPLINE IS GUIDING AND TEACHING CHILDREN -- This article looks at the meaning of discipline, guidance, and punishment. It provides several positive discipline tips.   (Spanish)

LOVE AND LEARN: POSITIVE GUIDANCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN -- A brochure about non-punitive, positive discipline approaches that work. Looks at setting reasonable and realistic expectations and respecting children's feelings as the first steps to bringing positive solutions to typical difficulties.

USING DISCIPLINE CONSTRUCTIVELY -- This article looks at the meaning of discipline, goals of discipline, causes of problem behavior, constructive discipline, and discipline techniques, including scenarios for various ages.

CHILD GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES -- The contents of this guide include the following: helpful guidance methods; change surroundings to change behavior; provide choices for children; work with children, not against them; set limits for children; listen to yourself, your child; set a good example; show love; look ahead; payoffs for parents; self tests; do positive things; and additional reading.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A LOOK AT DISCIPLINE -- The contents of this guide include the following: Introduction, What Is Discipline?, Discipline Is Not Punishment, Looking Ahead, Styles of Discipline, Program Your Child for Success, Age and Stage Make A Difference, What To Expect Of Young Children, See How Much You Have Learned!, Practice Exercises, A Record Of My Discipline Practices And Their Effects.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: RESPONDING TO MISBEHAVIOR -- The contents of this guide include the following: Divert Their Attention, Don't Let the Situation Get Out of Hand, Responding to Misbehavior, The Future, See How Much You Have Learned, Practice Exercises, References, A Record of My Discipline Practices and Their Effects.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: TO PREVENT MISBEHAVIOR -- The contents of this guide include the following: Anticipate Trouble, Providing Interesting Play Things, Think Like A Child, Get the Child's Attention, To Prevent Misbehavior, See How Much You Have Learned, Practice Exercises, A Record of My Discipline Practices and Their Effects.

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE . . . BECAUSE KIDS DON'T COME WITH DIRECTIONS -- "A Guide for Parents looks at some of the common parenting challenges you may face from birth through early elementary school. This easy to read, easy to use, 52-page book gives you some ways to address these challenges, using positive discipline techniques to guide your child's behavior. This book is filled with ideas that we know really work!"

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AND CHILD GUIDANCE -- This publication provides information on the following: proactive strategies, possible reasons children misbehave, positive discipline techniques, responding to misbehavior, parenting styles, knowing what to expect from a child, and nurturing your child. The publication includes written activities.

KEYS TO GREAT PARENTING--FUN AND LEARNING WITH YOUR BABY OR TODDLER: PREVENTING MISBEHAVIOR WITH VERY YOUNG CHILDREN -- Information about how to build a positive foundation for discipline that teaches self control; how to set up your home to prevent misbehavior; realistic expectations; understanding development; preventative discipline; being a role model; meeting your child's needs; tuning in to your child's feelings; giving choices; transitions; and focusing on the positive.

GOOD TIMES WITH GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE -- Information on the meaning and benefits of discipline and guidance; six discipline tools; reasons children misbehave; and using guidance and discipline during different ages and stages (infancy through early school age).

GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE - A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH -- Information on using discipline and guidance during different ages and stages (infancy - school age); guidance and discipline techniques; the problem-solving approach; finding causes and looking for solutions; spanking; and positive phrasing.

FAMILY ISSUES FACTS--DISCIPLINE THAT WORKS: THE AGES AND STAGES APPROACH -- Information on how to use discipline based on normal changes in your child's development and behavior; the difference between discipline and punishment; six roadblocks to good discipline; and six tips for effective discipline. Includes a table that highlights the development of emotions and tips for discipline at each age from infancy through age 10.

GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN SERIES: TO PREVENT MISBEHAVIOR -- Information on how to prevent misbehavior in infants and toddlers. Discusses changing the setting, child-proofing, preparing for settings outside the home, providing interesting play activities, setting rules, positive phrasing, setting a good example, giving choices, getting your child's attention, spending time with your child, and giving warning time. Includes written exercises a parent can complete.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE: WHY WON'T YOU BEHAVE? DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN -- Information on the meaning of discipline, the difference between discipline and punishment, spanking, good ways to discipline your child, when you should use discipline, the type of discipline to use based on your child's age, and tips for disciplining.

HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN BEHAVE -- A Principles of Parenting publication. Information on the meaning of good discipline; discipline for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; and how parents act as partners in helping their children learn to behave.

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN: TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article provides information on temper tantrums at different ages & stages, including the toddler years, how to handle tantrums, and preventing tantrums (includes a plan of action worksheet).

TAMING TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article provides strategies for preventing and dealing with tantrums in children.

LET'S TALK ABOUT TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article provides the following information: overview of temper tantrums, causes of temper tantrums, what to do when a tantrum occurs, and avoiding tantrums.

SURVIVING TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article looks at why tempter tantrums occur, how adults should handle them, and what to do when they happen in public.

CHILDHOOD AGGRESSION: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? HOW CAN IT BE MANAGED? -- This fact sheet discusses aggression in children: how it develops, what it looks like at different ages, and what adults can do to lessen aggression in children.

HANDLING TODDLER CONFLICTS -- This publication looks at the skills necessary to get along with other people that toddlers do not have and some ways adults can help toddlers deal with conflicts.

WHY IS MY CHILD'S ONLY WORD "NO"? -- This publication looks at why children begin to use the word "no" and what parents can do.

"I CAN DO IT MYSELF": ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE IN YOUNG CHILDREN -- This article addresses age-specific steps toward independence and the adult's role in fostering independence and setting limits.

GUIDING CHILDREN TOWARD SELF-DISCIPLINE -- This article includes the following information: definition of self-discipline; understanding the difference between guidance, discipline, and punishment; the child's world--family; basic needs (love & respect); causes of behavior (energy, curiosity, & a bad day now and then); a plan for guiding children (the importance of rules, punishment, guidance can replace punishment).

TALKING WITH TODDLERS AND TWO-YEAR-OLDS -- This article provides some general guidelines for communicating with young children.

PRESCHOOLERS

THE WONDERFUL THREE-YEAR-OLD -- This publications provides information on 3-year-olds' physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and discipline.

THE FANTASTIC FOUR-YEAR-OLD -- This publications provides information on 4-year-olds' physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and discipline.

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN: DISCIPLINING YOUR PRESCHOOLER -- This article provides information on the following: Understanding Preschool Children, Ideas for Parents, Does Spanking Work?, and Taking Care of Yourself.

APPROPRIATE LIMITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR DISCIPLINE, PART 1 -- This fact sheet and teaching guide gives information about the guidance and discipline of young children. The following issues are addressed: causes for children's misbehavior, differences in expectations for children at varying ages, and effective guidelines for parents in setting appropriate limits for children. This resource also includes discussion and activity suggestions for using this material in group workshops with parents.

APPROPRIATE LIMITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A GUIDE FOR DISCIPLINE, PART 2 -- This fact sheet and teaching guide gives information on guidance and discipline strategies to use with young children when they misbehave. This resource includes suggestions for workshop leaders who would like to use this information with groups of parents.

FIVE TIPS FOR GUIDING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR -- This article suggests five principles that should help guide our approach and response to young children's behavior. This brief fact sheet gives parents information about recommended do's and don't's when disciplining children.   

LEARNING FOR BETTER LIVING--GOOD DISCIPLINE IS GUIDING AND TEACHING CHILDREN -- This article looks at the meaning of discipline, guidance, and punishment. It provides several positive discipline tips.   (Spanish)

LOVE AND LEARN: POSITIVE GUIDANCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN -- A brochure about non-punitive, positive discipline approaches that work. Looks at setting reasonable and realistic expectations and respecting children's feelings as the first steps to bringing positive solutions to typical difficulties.

USING DISCIPLINE CONSTRUCTIVELY -- This article looks at the meaning of discipline, goals of discipline, causes of problem behavior, constructive discipline, and discipline techniques, including scenarios for various ages.

CHILD GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES -- The contents of this guide include the following: helpful guidance methods; change surroundings to change behavior; provide choices for children; work with children, not against them; set limits for children; listen to yourself, your child; set a good example; show love; look ahead; payoffs for parents; self tests; do positive things; and additional reading.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: A LOOK AT DISCIPLINE -- The contents of this guide include the following: Introduction, What Is Discipline?, Discipline Is Not Punishment, Looking Ahead, Styles of Discipline, Program Your Child for Success, Age and Stage Make A Difference, What To Expect Of Young Children, See How Much You Have Learned!, Practice Exercises, A Record Of My Discipline Practices And Their Effects.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: RESPONDING TO MISBEHAVIOR -- The contents of this guide include the following: Divert Their Attention, Don't Let the Situation Get Out of Hand, Responding to Misbehavior, The Future, See How Much You Have Learned, Practice Exercises, References, A Record of My Discipline Practices and Their Effects.

DISCIPLINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: TO PREVENT MISBEHAVIOR -- The contents of this guide include the following: Anticipate Trouble, Providing Interesting Play Things, Think Like A Child, Get the Child's Attention, To Prevent Misbehavior, See How Much You Have Learned, Practice Exercises, A Record of My Discipline Practices and Their Effects.

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE . . . BECAUSE KIDS DON'T COME WITH DIRECTIONS -- "A Guide for Parents looks at some of the common parenting challenges you may face from birth through early elementary school. This easy to read, easy to use, 52-page book gives you some ways to address these challenges, using positive discipline techniques to guide your child's behavior. This book is filled with ideas that we know really work!"

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AND CHILD GUIDANCE -- This publication provides information on the following: proactive strategies, possible reasons children misbehave, positive discipline techniques, responding to misbehavior, parenting styles, knowing what to expect from a child, and nurturing your child. The publication includes written activities.

GOOD TIMES WITH GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE -- Information on the meaning and benefits of discipline and guidance; six discipline tools; reasons children misbehave; and using guidance and discipline during different ages and stages (infancy through early school age).

GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE - A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH -- Information on using discipline and guidance during different ages and stages (infancy - school age); guidance and discipline techniques; the problem-solving approach; finding causes and looking for solutions; spanking; and positive phrasing.

FAMILY ISSUES FACTS--DISCIPLINE THAT WORKS: THE AGES AND STAGES APPROACH -- Information on how to use discipline based on normal changes in your child's development and behavior; the difference between discipline and punishment; six roadblocks to good discipline; and six tips for effective discipline. Includes a table that highlights the development of emotions and tips for discipline at each age from infancy through age 10.

GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN SERIES: TO PREVENT MISBEHAVIOR -- Information on how to prevent misbehavior in young children. Discusses changing the setting, child-proofing, preparing for settings outside the home, providing interesting play activities, setting rules, positive phrasing, setting a good example, giving choices, getting your child's attention, spending time with your child, and giving warning time. Includes written exercises a parent can complete.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE: WHY WON'T YOU BEHAVE? DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN -- Information on the meaning of discipline, the difference between discipline and punishment, spanking, good ways to discipline your child, when you should use discipline, the type of discipline to use based on your child's age, and tips for disciplining.

HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN BEHAVE -- A Principles of Parenting publication. Information on the meaning of good discipline; discipline for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; and how parents act as partners in helping their children learn to behave.

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN: TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article provides information on temper tantrums at different ages & stages, how to handle tantrums, and preventing tantrums (includes a plan of action worksheet).

TAMING TEMPER TANTRUMS -- This article provides strategies for preventing and dealing with tantrums in children.

CHILDHOOD AGGRESSION: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? HOW CAN IT BE MANAGED? -- This fact sheet discusses aggression in children: how it develops, what it looks like at different ages, and what adults can do to lessen aggression in children.

"I CAN DO IT MYSELF": ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE IN YOUNG CHILDREN -- This article addresses age-specific steps toward independence and the adult's role in fostering independence and setting limits.

GUIDING CHILDREN TOWARD SELF-DISCIPLINE -- This article includes the following information: definition of self-discipline; understanding the difference between guidance, discipline, and punishment; the child's world--family; basic needs (love & respect); causes of behavior (energy, curiosity, & a bad day now and then); a plan for guiding children (the importance of rules, punishment, guidance can replace punishment).