Calm the Chaos: Science-Backed Parent Support That Works
Why parent support works, and why it’s urgent now Behavior change starts where children spend most of their time: home Decades of research have shown that behavioral parent training (BPT) and coaching caregivers to use positive reinforcement, clear instructions, and consistent consequences reduce disruptive behavior and improve parent–child interactions across various ages and diagnoses (Lundahl et al., 2006; Kaminski et al., 2008). When families adopt brief, repeatable routines—such as morning checklists, transition cues, and praise with rewards—children practice the same skills daily, and gains compound. For ADHD, parent coaching is first-line care for young...
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