Discipline Tools for Preschoolers
Kids in these ages, 3-5, are learning to share both toys and their big emotions appropriately, along with more advanced problem-solving skills. Learn about tools you can use to guide your child in making good choices while also helping build these skills of sharing and problem-solving. Full Class Time: 2hr 2min
| Module 1 | Introduction |
| An introduction to the best discipline tools to use with preschool age kids, ages 3-5, to minimize tantrums and power struggles. and increase cooperation as well as cognitive and social-emotional development. | |
| Unit 1 | Discipline Tools for Preschoolers Introduction |
| Module 2 | 1-2-3 Magic |
| Learn about this tool that is great for setting boundaries and getting cooperation from very young kids, as well as when to phase it out. | |
| Unit 1 | 1-2-3 Magic Overview |
| Unit 2 | Age Guidelines |
| Unit 3 | Steps |
| Unit 4 | Pitfalls |
| Unit 5 | Little Genius Tactics |
| Unit 6 | 1-2-3 Magic Summary |
| Module 3 | Focus on the Positive |
| Learn these 3 tools that focus on the positive, that are very helpful in garnering cooperation with all ages, and one common pitfall to avoid that many parents fall into when trying to be encouraging. | |
| Unit 1 | Focus on the Positive Overview |
| Unit 2 | Using Positive Reinforcement |
| Unit 3 | Beware of Praise |
| Unit 4 | Using Positive Intent |
| Unit 5 | Using Positive Directions |
| Unit 6 | Focus on the Positive Summary |
| Module 4 | Distraction/Redirection |
| Learn why these tools are not generally recommended, along with alternatives, as well as the few situations when these can be the best tools of choice. | |
| Unit 1 | Distraction/Redirection Overview |
| Unit 2 | Negatives of Use |
| Unit 3 | Alternatives of Distraction/Redirection |
| Unit 4 | When to Use |
| Unit 5 | Distraction/Redirection Summary |
| Module 5 | No More Time Outs |
| Time outs are a common tool in use today, but is not recommended by most child development experts. Learn why and alternative tools to use in it's place. | |
| Unit 1 | No More Time Outs Overview |
| Unit 2 | Experience & Outcomes of Time Outs |
| Unit 3 | Alternatives to Time Outs |
| Unit 4 | No More Time Outs Summary |
| Module 6 | Choices |
| Choices are a great way to give kids the autonomy the so badly want, within limits parents set, thus increasing cooperation even when choices are not an option. Learn all the ways to implement choices with preschool age kids. | |
| Unit 1 | Choices Introduction |
| Unit 2 | Choices by Age |
| Unit 3 | Types of Choices with Examples |
| Unit 4 | Tips |
| Unit 5 | Pitfalls |
| Unit 6 | Little Genius Tactics |
| Unit 7 | Choices Summary |
| Module 7 | Consequences |
| Consequences are generally a last resort in discipline. But sometimes they are warranted. Learn about the different types, how to implement them along with common pitfalls to avoid that will render them ineffective. | |
| Unit 1 | Consequences Overview |
| Unit 2 | Using Natural Consequences |
| Unit 3 | Pitfalls for Natural Consequences |
| Unit 4 | Using Logical Consequences |
| Unit 5 | Pitfalls for Logical Consequences |
| Unit 6 | Tips |
| Unit 7 | Consequences Summary |
| Module 8 | Communication Tools |
| Communication tools get right to the crux of excellent parenting. Learn the tools you can start using with younger kids to set up positive communication in your home. | |
| Unit 1 | Communication Tools Overview |
| Unit 2 | The 4 Communication Tools |
| Unit 3 | Putting it All Together |
| Unit 4 | Communication Tools Summary |
| Module 9 | Humor |
| Learn the how to deescalate a potentially explosive situation, as well as connect your kids overall, with humor and put the fun back in parenting. | |
| Unit 1 | Humor Overview |
| Unit 2 | Ways to Use Humor |
| Unit 3 | Pitfall |
| Unit 4 | Humor Summary |
| Module 10 | Special Time |
| Learn the 4 pieces to making this tool effective, as well as the many ways of implementing special time even if you only have a few minutes. | |
| Unit 1 | Special Time Overview |
| Unit 2 | 4 Pieces to Special Time |
| Unit 3 | Ways to Use Special Time by Age |
| Unit 4 | Special Time Summary |
| Module 11 | Summary |
| A summary of important points covered in the Discipline Tools for Preschoolers class | |
| Unit 1 | Discipline Tools for Preschoolers Summary |
