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Printable Parenting Tools and Child Discipline Tips!

This site was created for parents, teachers, and caregivers of all types that are looking for solutions to their “behaviorally challenged” children. We’re here to help you develop a style of discipline for your child that is firm, fair, consistent, and predictable.

Do you have a child that…

  • tests your limits?
  • pushes your buttons?
  • ignores the rules?
  • runs the household?

Would you like to put an end to your child’s…

  • constant arguing?
  • disrespectful behavior?
  • annoying habits?
  • sense of entitlement?

If you can relate to any of the questions above, then we think you came to the right place! 

The Parent Coach Plan is an in-home behavior management program designed to improve child behavior through the use of a structured “point system” similar to those used in residential treatment facilities that treat “behaviorally-challenged” children and teens.

This exclusive parenting program will provide you with all of the information, advice, and tools you’ll need in order to implement a simple and effective behavior management program in your home.

You’ll acquire the insight and confidence you need to finally reach your true parenting potential!

  • Nurture an environment of responsibility and respect
  • Strengthen your parent-child relationship
  • Establish firm, fair, consistent, and structured discipline
  • Hold your child accountable for his/her negative behavior
  • Develop new discipline strategies to address problem behaviors
  • Learn to communicate more effectively with your child or teen

Unlike some parenting programs, The Parent Coach Plan requires no college degree or special training to use and it can be easily implemented without breaking the bank.

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So how does The Parent Coach Plan work?

Parents need only to follow a simple set of steps in order to implement The Parent Coach Plan in their home.

  1. Parents determine the problem behaviors they want to target using the Checklist of Concerns.
  2. Behavioral goals are then assigned to the child using the provided List of Goals.
  3. Goals are written on the child’s Point Sheet then detailed on the Goal Descriptions worksheet.
  4. Rewards and consequences are determined on the child’s Contract for Rewards and Consequences.
  5. Points are assigned by the parent(s) each evening based on the child’s ability to meet the assigned goals.  These “points” are then documented on the child’s Point Sheet and monthly Calendar.
  6. Rewards and consequences are earned by the child based on his/her Contract for Rewards and Consequences.
  7. Parents then enforce the contract as stated!

That’s it!  It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s ready to be used shortly after purchase! 

All necessary forms are provided and detailed instructions are included as well.

Includes FREE printable parenting tools with purchase!

You read that correctly!  Along with your purchase of The Parent Coach Plan, you will receive a FREE download of our popular Behavior Management Package.

What is the Behavior Management Package?

The Behavior Management Package is an exclusive set of downloadable parenting tools that can be used individually or in addition to The Parent Coach Plan. 

The package includes…

  • A set of (8) prewritten behavior contracts
  • A behavior improvement chart
  • Our “Behavior Bucks” token economy system
  • A chore chart
  • And a “fill-in-the-blanks” behavior contract form

Again, The Behavior Management Package comes FREE with your purchase of The Parent Coach Plan…or you can purchase it separately (right here) for only $14.95. 

Why try The Parent Coach Plan?

This unique behavior program is as close as it gets to being an “instruction manual for your child.”  You won’t find any irrelevant psyco-babble or useless case studies in this program…just solid parenting advice, helpful discipline tips, and a fabulous in-home behavior program!

What now?

Simple Tips for Dealing with Difficult Students

Teaching difficult students can take the wind from the sails of even the finest teacher.

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Student behavior problems not only affect the teacher, but they distract those students that truly want to learn. Disruptive students take time and energy away from the teacher and this leaves less time for teaching and learning. Difficult students also put a damper on the mood of the classroom.

An effective teacher will recognize and address disruptive students immediately. If the student has parents that are involved in their child’s education, then a phone call home may be effective as an intervention. Some parents, however, are less involved and will almost certainly do nothing to minimize their child’s negative classroom behavior. In these instances, it is important to find a consequence that makes an impact.

For some students, the negative attention that they receive from the teacher is actually a motivator. Sometimes, a subtle approach is more successful. A simple “meet me after class” will often do wonders, especially if said out loud in class. Also, children value their free time and taking it away from them can be very effective.

Behavior assignments are also a great deterrent. Try creating a worksheet that asks general questions such as:

  1. What rule did you break? Why?
  2. What is your plan for behaving more appropriately next time?
  3. How does your behavior affect others?
  4. Write an apology to those that were affected by your behavior.
  5. Why is it important to follow the rules?


Keep several photocopies of these “behavior assignments” around and hand them out as needed to difficult and/or disruptive students. Perhaps you could even remove a special privilege from the student until he or she completes the assignment.

Student contracts are another great way to motivate students that could use a little “nudge” to behave better in class. Student contracts set the classroom expectations then describe the rewards and consequences that go along with following (or not following) the contract. For some students, this is just the “nudge” they need.

You’ll find a student contract in each of the following contract packages:

www.TeenBehaviorContracts.com

www.Behavior-Contracts.com

www.ParentCoachPlan.com

And finally, try developing and implementing a classroom discipline plan that focuses on respecting others, following expectations, and behaving in a safe and appropriate manner. A well-executed classroom discipline plan can help to maintain structure and consistency for the students – and with these elements in place, your students are likely to benefit and behave in a more positive manner.

Good Luck!

Parents: Ready to Elevate Your Parenting Game?

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Parenting is tough!

There are a few crucial components that must be in place if parents wish to effectively manage their child’s difficult, annoying, defiant, and/or inappropriate behaviors.  These components are quite literally a recipe for positive parenting.

What are the “components” that parents need?

  • They need a strong, dedicated support system
  • They need smart, straightforward advice when needed
  • They need patience, dedication, and a good deal of common-sense
  • They need useful, informative resources
  • and they need practical, effective parenting tools! 

What kind of “parenting tools?”

There are a wide range of exceptional parenting tools available to parents – but there’s one in particular that deserves some special attention: The Parent Coach Plan

The Parent Coach Plan is a comprehensive and easy-to-use behavior management tool with many labels.  It can be referred to as a…

– Parenting Program– Discipline Program
– Child Discipline Plan– Parenting System
– Behavior Program– Behavioral “Point System”
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Whatever you choose to call it – the objective is the same:  to improve child behavior through the use of an in-home behavior management system designed to help parents instill a firm, fair, consistent, and structured discipline regimen.

Basically, the philosophy behind it is that BETTER PARENTING = BETTER BEHAVIOR

Why Try a Child Behavior Program?

Why not? 

A well-utilized behavior program provides structure and consistency in the home. 

Children have a tendency to respond well to structure and consistency.

A detailed behavior program helps to establish firm limits and clear expectations.

This creates less confusion and less ambiguity regarding household rules.

A well-thought-out behavior program holds children accountable for their negative behavior.

There’s no more “getting off easy!”

A customizable behavior program can be modified to meet the various/changing needs of the child.

New issues or behaviors appearing?  No problem – simply adjust the program as needed!

How much time and effort are required to set up and use the program?

Both are simple. 

The program can be set up and ready to use within a short period of time – usually less than 30 minutes!  After that, there is only a minimal amount of effort needed each day/evening in order to effectively utilize the program in your home.

5 Types of Behavior Charts To Use With Your Child

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Sticker Chart/Reward Chart

A sticker chart (or reward chart) is a very simple type of behavior chart that works well with younger children.  Basically, anytime a child performs a specific behavior (i.e., using the toilet, picking up his/her toys, going to bed on time, etc.) the child gets a sticker to add to his/her chart.  Once the sticker chart is filled, the child can trade in the sticker chart for a special object or privilege.

Chore Chart

A chore chart is essentially a behavior chart that tracks whether or not a child or teen has completed his/her chores for the day or week.  Often times, the child or teen can earn special privileges for completing the tasks that are listed on the chore chart.  Parents should make sure that the chores listed on the chore chart are age-appropriate and are not too overwhelming or difficult to complete. 

Hygiene Chart

Hygiene charts are an effective way to get children and teens to complete their daily hygiene tasks.  These tasks might include daily showers (or every-other-day), teeth-brushing, hair-combing, wearing of clean clothes, using deodorant, fingernail-clipping, face-washing, etc.  Hygiene charts don’t typically have a reward associated with completion – but they can.  Hygiene charts are more often used as a “checklist” of sorts to assure everything is taken care of.

Feelings Chart

Feelings charts can take many forms and can be used with various age groups for various reasons.  For younger children, a feelings chart can help them to identify various feelings that they might experience throughout the day or week – feelings that they might not otherwise be able to articulate.  For teens, a feelings chart is a good way to track and record feelings throughout the day, week, or month. 

Behavior Chart

Behavior charts are very similar to reward charts – only they are more appropriate for older children and teens.  Rather than earning stickers for positive behavior, the child or teen earns points or “checkmarks” for positive behavior.  There is almost always a reward/consequence aspect to behavior charts. Kids usually earn rewards for positive behavior and consequences for negative behavior.

If you are interested in a behavior chart that takes things a step further, then consider trying the original behavior program offered at www.parentcoachplan.com.

Behavior Management Tips for Parents

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Behavior management is crucial to positive and effective parenting.  To manage behavior effectively, parents should start out by adhering to a few simple guidelines:

Maintain composure while parenting – especially while disciplining.

Losing one’s ability to remain cool means that there are now two people in need of intervention.

Know when to act and when to ignore specific behaviors.

Rule of thumb: If it is dangerous, illegal, or immoral, then act.  If it is simply annoying or disruptive – ignore.  Ultimately, it is up to the parent to decide how (or if) to respond.

Provide structure and consistency.

Without these two elements in place, children will feel anxious and uncertain.  This may also make them want to “test the waters.”

Set firm boundaries and clear expectations.

Behavior management is next to impossible without these two factors in place.

Make sure consequences are administered swiftly.

The quicker the consequence, the bigger the impact on the child receiving it.

Use behavior management to teach, not to control.

Behavior management is not about exerting power and control over a child – it is about redirecting and teaching.

Sure, behavior management is not always as easy as this list might lead you to believe – but these six pieces of advice are a good place to start. 

Parenting can be a daunting task.  It is often a challenging, exhausting, and thankless job.  It is important to remember, however, that it is perhaps the most important role you will ever have.  The ability to manage behavior in a firm, calculated manner takes confidence, insight, and know-how.  Parenting is a game of trial and error.  Some behavior management techniques may work well with some children – but not with others.  Keep trying – don’t get discouraged!

If you are looking for a fabulous behavior management tool, then The Parent Coach Plan might be just what you are looking for!  This exclusive parenting program is designed for parents looking to reach their peak parenting potential!  It is simple to use and can be downloaded and implemented right away! 

Ready to up your parenting game?

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