July 17, 2012
CDs Available include:
Beyond Praise and Punishment – How to teach children self-esteem and self-control
In this innovative workshop, parenting expert Sarah Getoff offers specific skills to help parents solve the toughest behavioral problems. Learn why praise can be problematic and discover the drawbacks of logical consequences, time-outs, threats and rewards. You will gain skills to improve your child’s behavior and his or her self-esteem. You will also hear Sarah’s insightful answers to frequently asked questions.
In her clear and conversational way, Sarah talks to parents about validating their children’s feelings and about the importance of offering choice to a child in many situations. She shares engaging anecdotes about her own daughter to demonstrate why praise and punishment don’t work. Sarah also gives suggestions on managing a range of situations.