Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

Yale organizes parenting techniques around what happens before a behavior, the behavior itself and what follows it. Lessons address practice, reinforcement and troubleshooting, including adolescent examples. It suits caregivers who want to examine a recurring pattern systematically and understand the reasoning behind a small change rather than expect a single response to solve every difficulty.

What you will learn

• Analyze antecedents, behaviors and consequences.
• Explore reinforcement and structured practice.
• Review troubleshooting and adolescent examples.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in practical parenting techniques; no prior experience is required by the provider.

Before you enroll

Match examples to the child’s age, needs and family context. A short course can support reflection and communication, but its suggestions are not a diagnosis or individualized treatment. Compare claims with their evidence, avoid promises about a child’s future, and seek qualified local support for concerns that need assessment.

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Put it into practice

Use a fictional routine to map what happens before and after a behavior. Define a small change, an observation period and a way to review whether the response supports the intended behavior.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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