Parent training, also known as parent management training (PMT) or behavioural parent training (BPT), are training programs that aim to change parenting behaviors and teach positive reinforcement methods for improving children and adolescent behaviour problems. It is commonly used for oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.[1][2]
Don’t get stuck in the trap of consequences and discipline in parenting. Focus on the basics first:
Emotional Caregiving Behavior | Example |
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Accommodation/Overprotection | • Not allowing the child to engage in age-appropriate activities for fear something might happen to them • Making excuses to others for withdrawal/avoidance/aggression |
Negative Social Attention/Criticism | • Focusing on negative aspects of the child's behaviour and ignoring the positive aspects • Speaking about child negatively to others |
Inconsistency | • Inconsistent/inaccurate reinforcement and punishment • Excessive (or absent) discipline behaviours |
Modelling of Intense Emotions | • Demonstrating excessive emotional reactions to stimuli or avoidance of such • Communicating or sharing adult worry with a child • Using aggressive behaviours or swearing often when angry |