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Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. Charles R. Swindoll Confirmed. You probably already knew it, but now comes rock-solid proof that a particular parenting style is superior to the others in creating a selfmanaged, sociable child. What’s more, we’re talking about research that was focused on kids with special needs! . Here’s an excerpt from an article hot off the presses: “In an analysis of existing studies looking at the influence of parenting on children with special needs, researchers found that when moms and dads employed so-called ‘positive parenting’, their kids exhibited greater independence, better language skills, stronger emotional expression and social interaction as well as improved temperament. “In households where positive parenting is applied, the symptoms and severity of the child’s disability are more likely to decrease over time,” said Tim Smith of Brigham Young University who worked on the study, which was published in the journal Research in Developmental Disabilities this month. ‘Research has consistently shown that the earlier and more consistently positive parenting is provided, the greater the child’s development,’ he said.” CLICK HERE to read the entire article Positive Parenting!? What is it? How do I do it? The answers to those questions have been right here at BehaviorAdvisor for a couple of years now…in my series of video podcasts on understanding and implementing Positive Parenting Practices. After last week’s B-list mailing, a great many folks decided to gift themselves or others with this comprehensive video package. That was BEFORE we saw this research report. So now, more than ever, there is good reason to make sure that special needs kids (and all kids) are raised in homes that assure that they reach their full potential… in all realms of life If you know parents of a special needs child/youth who wish to make their profound mark with the greatest positive effect, gift them this holiday season with (to use an old, but now full-of-truth adage) “the gift that keeps on giving” ... The Positive Parenting Practices video series. We are apt to forget that children watch examples better than they listen to preaching. Roy L. Smith Two hours of fast-changing, hand-drawn images! Find out more about this life-changing video package A few of the accolades: " I will be highly recommending my family, friends and work colleagues (other Foster Carers) to get plugged in to this invaluable resource." Susan C. (Scotland) "Your video podcasts are extremely helpful. They are clear and informative. Thanks so much!" Edie (USA) "Dr. Mac’s Positive Parenting Practices video podcast is a valuable tool for my husband and me to refer to and remind ourselves that we need to model how we want our children (5 and 4) to act. Yelling and threats have not completely disappeared, but we continue to try these new ways to reward good behavior, and use time outs not as "punishments", but instead as a chance to reflect on poor choices and what could have been done differently. Dr. Mac uses a lot of humorous scenarios mixed with scholarly aspects as well. It’s a “must view” for parents who are concerned about spoiling their children or using ineffective disciplinary techniques that may scar them later on. Thanks Dr. Mac!!" Julie & Rober V. (USA) "I almost fell over sideways at some of your humorous comments and examples. Thanks for making learning so fun." Kelvin P. (Canada) "I love how you brought applied psychology and child development out of the college classroom and into my home. I’m making connections that I hadn’t made before." Cynthia P. (USA) "My children are responding especially well to the phrasing you suggested. So is my husband! Now if I can convince him to use it (and the modified form of timeout), we’ll all be wearing bigger smiles." Mildred (Australia) View video clips from the series.