THE PARENT COACH PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome / History / Purpose / Message to Parents
SECTION 1: THE BEHAVIOR PROGRAM
How to Prepare and Implement The Parent Coach Plan • Checklist of Concerns • Menu of Goals •
Point Sheet • Example Point Sheet • Calendar • Example Calendar • Contract for Privileges •
Example Contract for Privileges • Goal Criteria • Examples of Goal Criteria • Tips for Using the Program
SECTION 2: INFORMATION & REFERENCE
Ideas for Rewards and Consequences • Some Information about Anger • Causes of Stress •
The 10 Commandments of Parenting • 40 Cures for Your Child’s Boredom • ParenTalk •
ParenTest • ParenTips • Getting to Know Your Child • Parenting Styles • Life Lessons •
Guidelines for Using Time Out • Guidelines for Using Time-Out • What to do if Time-Out is Refused •
When and How to Seek Professional Help/Questions to Ask When Seeking a Therapist •
Just a Couple of Lists • Just a Couple More Lists • Running an Effective Family Meeting •
Rules of the House & Chores • Ways That Children Manipulate • Discipline Techniques 1 •
Discipline Techniques 2 • Common Parenting Mistakes • Warning Signs •
Creating Rewards and Consequences Out of Thin Air • Hotline Numbers • Successful Parenting: 7 C’s
SECTION 3: COPING SKILLS
Coping Skills • The Stop Sequence • Self-Soothing Behaviors • Self-Talk Statements •
Problem-Solving • Relaxation Techniques • Other Coping Skills • Tips for Coping
SECTION 4: PARENTING TOOLS
Daily Journal • Broken Rule Assignment • “Goal for the Week” • Monthly Parenting Goals •
Family Routine • Behavior Log • “Quality Time” Log • Behavior Progress Report •
Monthly Chore Chart • Expressing Moods and Needs • Behavior Chart • Anger Scale •
Weekly Behavior Inventory • Behavior Calendar • Instructions for Behavior Calendar •




