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Common Sense Parenting

Common Sense Parenting

Common Sense Parenting® (CSP) is a practical, skill-based parenting program that can be applied to every family. The program’s logical strategies and easy-to-learn techniques address issues of communication, discipline, decision making, relationships, self-control and school success.

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Use these materials to implement Common Sense Parenting in your home.
Building Relationships VHS

Common Sense Parenting® Series, Volume 1
Produced by the Common Sense Parenting Program at Boys Town
VHS explains ways parents can improve relationships with children – building trust, praising good behavior, holding regular family meetings, giving them a voice in family rules and decisions.

Common Sense Parenting

3rd Edition
by Ray Burke, Ph.D., Ron Herron, and Bridget Barnes
Proven effective parenting strategies that help parents reduce and correct misbehavior, use consequences and praise, and teach social skills, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-control to children 6 to 16 years old.

Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers

By Bridget A. Barnes and Steven M. York, M.H.D.
Positive parenting techniques and nurturing advice for parents of toddlers including how to prevent and correct misbehavior, use time-out, set appropriate expectations, and stay calm.

Correcting Misbehavior DVD

Common Sense Parenting® Series, Volume 4
Produced by the Common Sense Parenting Program at Boys Town.
DVD helps parents learn how to stop their children’s misbehavior and turn the problem situation into an opportunity to teach them a better way to behave.

Set of Six Common Sense Parenting DVDs

Published by Boys Town Press
Set of 6 DVDs for parents that explain how to build relationships with children, teach them self-control, prevent problem behavior, correct misbehavior, teach children to make good decisions and resist peer pressure, and help them succeed in school.

Teaching Children Self-Control DVD

Common Sense Parenting® Series, Volume 2
Produced by the Common Sense Parenting Program at Boys Town.
DVD gives parents tools to handle emotionally intense situations with children including how to stay calm and teach children self-control and relaxation techniques.

Teaching Children Self-Control VHS

Common Sense Parenting® Series, Volume 2
Produced by the Common Sense Parenting Program at Boys Town
VHS gives parents tools to handle emotionally intense situations with children including how to stay calm and teach children self-control and relaxation techniques.