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Randy Hyde PhD

It is difficult to try and raise a child who is disrespectful, entitled, irresponsible and unwilling to cooperate. This course is powerful and effective and is based on extensive research that we did on how to instill independent moral judgement and responsible behavior in teens. There are 3 stages of moral development. This course examines and shares the powerful ingredients to helping a teen who is being morally immature or in other words – just going down the wrong road. You will learn how and when to use consequences effectively and when you can talk things out productively. The purpose of Stage 1 Discipline is to motivate your child to higher stages of moral reasoning.

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It is difficult to try and raise a child who is disrespectful, entitled, irresponsible and unwilling to cooperate. This course is powerful and effective and is based on extensive research that we did on how to instill independent moral judgement and responsible behavior in teens. There are 3 stages of moral development. This course examines and shares the powerful ingredients to helping a teen who is being morally immature or in other words – just going down the wrong road. You will learn how and when to use consequences effectively and when you can talk things out productively. The purpose of Stage 1 Discipline is to motivate your child to higher stages of moral reasoning.

This program is the first training of the Teen Miracle courses. This series was developed from a treatment program that was developed called Youth Reclamation Incorporated or YRI for short. YRI achieved some of the highest outcome rates in the nation based on extensive research from a major university and from a researcher who is renowned in outcome research. The results of this research is presented in the video Teen Miracle Research: YRI Outcome Study. The second training video is entitled, Teen Miracle Series 2: Principles & Skills For Family Unity. The third training video is entitled, Teen Miracle Series 3: Recovery Program For Rebellious Teens. Each of the training videos builds on the last and finally gives you a complete program for turning around an out-of-control, defiant and/or disrespectful teen. However, each course can stand on its own and delivers powerful principles and skills for that particular stage.

Often, all you need is good information and then to apply and practice what you’ve learned to be highly successful.

  • Learn the principles and skills for effectively turning around a teen who is going down the wrong road and who is being disrespectful, uncooperative and distant.
  • You will understand the principles and skills behind dynamic discipline and why it is essential in motivating a difficult teen.
  • The importance of both family and values.
  • Understand why an environment consisting of parents and family is most often the best environment for helping a difficult teen. Our emphasis on in-family treatment is one of the major reasons why we routinely were more effective than residential treatment.
  • Know how to take control of your family, in the best possible way, by utilizing principles and skills that will lead to effective family leadership.
  • Know the reasons why some kids choose bad over good and understand what could have gone wrong. Learn solutions for improving your teen’s future behavior and life.
  • Know the ‘best parenting practices’ and how to put them to use skillfully and intelligently in order to have the greatest effect on your teen.
  • Know the 3 Stages of Moral Development and why this knowledge is crucial to being an effective parent.
  • Understand Moral Stage 1 specifically and learn how to motivate a child to higher stages of moral discipline and judgement.
  • Learn how to effectively confront and turn around inappropriate behavior and attitudes.
  • Learn how to avoid the “parent trap.”
  • Know what family rules to set and how to set them to maximize effectiveness.
  • Know how to discipline effectively based on the moral stage of your teen.
  • Learn how to effectively overcome a power struggle.
  • Understand the two major types of consequences for misbehavior and how and when to use each effectively.
  • Understand how to motivate your teen to increase positive behavior and decrease negative behavior.
  • Learn how to help your teen overcome the negative influences of bad friends.
  • Learn how to specifically handle bad behavior and decisions, such as: running away, drugs, power struggles, defiance, suicidal threats, destructive behavior, aggression etc.
  • When you have to “go to battle,” – learn how to do it effectively.
  • Gain confidence as a parent in knowing what to do and how to do it.
  • Much, much more. For a more in-depth explanation examine the curriculum.
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Syllabus

Introduction
Video 1 Importance of Family; Foundational Values of Teen Miracle 08:11
Video 2 How To Be Successful; What Makes Teen Miracle So Effective 09:51
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Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Focuses on moral development stages, which provides a framework for understanding and addressing teen behavior, and this framework is often discussed in parenting and psychology literature
Presents strategies for handling specific challenging behaviors like running away, drug use, and defiance, offering practical guidance for parents facing difficult situations
Emphasizes the importance of family involvement in addressing teen issues, which may resonate with parents seeking alternatives to external interventions
Belongs to a series of courses, suggesting a comprehensive approach to teen discipline and potentially offering in-depth coverage of the topic
Requires learners to watch videos in serial, which may not suit learners who prefer to jump around and focus on specific topics of interest

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Practical discipline for difficult teens

According to learners who might take this course, it provides a research-backed framework and practical strategies for parents dealing with challenging teen behavior. The course aims to build parent confidence and offers concrete tools for addressing issues like defiance, irresponsibility, and lack of cooperation. Students suggest the course offers clear explanations of concepts like moral development stages and the effective use of consequences. However, some learners indicate that consistent application requires effort, and note that this is the first part of a larger series, which might leave those with very severe issues seeking further guidance.
This is the first course in a larger program.
"While useful on its own, I felt it was clearly setting the stage for follow-up courses."
"Good introduction, but for more complex issues, the next parts of the series seem necessary."
"Realized this was only 'Stage 1 Discipline' and there's more to learn."
Applying methods takes effort and persistence.
"It's important to remember this isn't a quick fix, it requires consistent work."
"Implementing the principles takes time and practice, especially when things are tough."
"Success depends on the parent's commitment to applying the strategies learned."
Concepts are explained simply and effectively.
"The videos were clear and easy to understand, even complex ideas."
"Instructor did a good job breaking down the principles."
"Content was presented logically and easy to follow."
Methods are based on study and proven results.
"Appreciated that the methods are based on research and not just opinions."
"Knowing it came from a program with high outcome rates gave me confidence in the material."
"The explanation of the stages of moral development provided a useful foundation."
Covers common and severe teen problems.
"Helpful sections on dealing with specific tough issues like bad friends or power struggles."
"Gave guidance on handling serious situations like defiance or running away."
"I felt better prepared to face challenging behaviors after this course."
Gives concrete, actionable tools for parents.
"I found the strategies for setting rules and using consequences incredibly practical."
"The course gave me specific, actionable steps to handle defiance and lack of cooperation."
"It provided me with tools I could start using right away in my interactions."
"Learned practical approaches to address specific misbehaviors effectively."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Proven Teen Discipline For Parents with these activities:
Review Stages of Moral Development
Prepare for the course by refreshing your understanding of the stages of moral development.
Browse courses on Moral Development
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  • Research the stages of moral development.
  • Take notes on the key characteristics of each stage.
  • Reflect on how these stages relate to teen behavior.
Journaling: Reflect on Parenting Style
Deepen your understanding of your own parenting style and its impact on your teen's behavior through reflective journaling.
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  • Set aside time for regular journaling.
  • Reflect on your interactions with your teen.
  • Identify patterns and areas for growth.
Create a Family Values Statement
Solidify your understanding of family values by creating a written statement that reflects your family's core beliefs.
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  • Brainstorm a list of values important to your family.
  • Draft a statement that articulates these values.
  • Share the statement with your family and revise as needed.
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Read 'Parenting Teens with Love and Logic'
Reinforce the course's principles by exploring the Love and Logic approach to teen discipline.
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  • Obtain a copy of the book.
  • Read the book, taking notes on key concepts.
  • Reflect on how to apply the principles to your family.
Role-Play Discipline Scenarios
Improve your ability to handle difficult situations by practicing discipline techniques in a safe environment.
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  • Identify common discipline challenges in your family.
  • Role-play these scenarios with a partner or family member.
  • Evaluate your performance and identify areas for improvement.
Implement a Family Rule System
Apply the course's teachings on family rules by creating and implementing a structured system in your home.
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  • Identify areas where clear rules are needed.
  • Develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) rules.
  • Communicate the rules and consequences to your family.
  • Consistently enforce the rules.
Review 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families'
Expand your understanding of effective family dynamics by exploring Covey's principles.
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  • Obtain a copy of the book.
  • Read the book, focusing on the principles relevant to family relationships.
  • Discuss the principles with your family and identify ways to apply them.

Career center

Learners who complete Proven Teen Discipline For Parents will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Parenting Coach
Parenting coaches provide guidance and support to parents, helping them develop effective parenting strategies and improve their relationships with their children. This course may be useful to a parenting coach because it provides powerful principles and skills for motivating a difficult teen. This course examines and shares the powerful ingredients to helping a teen who is being morally immature. The videos on family rules, consequences, and dealing with bad friends may be especially useful.
Family Counselor
A family counselor works with families to address a wide range of issues, from communication problems to behavioral issues in children and adolescents. This course helps those interested in becoming a family counselor by explaining how to instill responsible behavior in teens. You will learn how to take control of a family by utilizing principles and skills that will lead to effective family leadership. The videos on family rules, consequences, and dealing with bad friends may be especially useful, in addition to the segment on moral development.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Substance abuse counselors provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with addiction. This course may be useful to substance abuse counselors by providing insight into the reasons why some kids choose bad over good and understand what could have gone wrong. It also provides solutions for improving your teen’s future behavior and life. This may be useful in understanding the family dynamics that contribute to addiction.
Youth Counselor
The role of a youth counselor is to provide guidance and support to young people, often dealing with challenges such as behavioral problems, substance abuse, or family issues. This course may be useful in this role by increasing understanding of the principles and skills behind dynamic discipline and why it is essential in motivating a difficult teen. The course examines and shares the powerful ingredients to helping a teen who is being morally immature. The videos on reasons for delinquency and solutions, the stages of moral development, verbal discipline strategies, and consequences can help those who pursue a career as a youth counselor.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral therapists assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral disorders through various therapeutic techniques. This course may be useful to a behavioral therapist, explaining how to effectively turn around a teen who is going down the wrong road and who is being disrespectful, uncooperative and distant. This course may help those interested in becoming a behavioral therapist by helping them understand why some kids choose bad over good and understand what could have gone wrong. It also provides solutions for improving your teen’s future behavior and life.
School Counselor
School counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional development. They also work with families and school staff to create a positive and supportive learning environment. This course may be useful to a school counselor by teaching them to take control of a family, in the best possible way. The course teaches principles and skills that will lead to effective family leadership and will empower them to teach these skills to parents of children with behavioral issues. The segments on family rules and consequences may be particularly useful.
Social Worker
Social workers assist individuals and families in navigating difficult life circumstances, such as poverty, abuse, or mental health issues. This course may be useful to a social worker by providing insight into the importance of both family and values. The course content helps one to understand why an environment consisting of parents and family is most often the best environment for helping a difficult teen. The videos pertaining to family rules and consequences may be helpful.
Life Coach
Life coaches help clients identify goals, overcome obstacles, and make positive changes in their lives. This course may be useful to a life coach who works with parents by teaching 'best parenting practices' and how to skillfully and intelligently put them to use in order to have the greatest effect on a teen. This course may help a life coach assist their clients in overcoming power struggles, motivating teens to increase positive behavior and decrease negative behavior, and handling bad behavior and decisions.
Educational Consultant
An educational consultant advises families on educational options for their children, including school placement and academic planning. This course may be useful to an educational consultant by providing insight into how to motivate a child to higher stages of moral discipline and judgement. You will understand Moral Stage 1 specifically. The videos on family rules and consequences may be helpful in advising families on how to create a structured and supportive home environment.
Probation Officer
A probation officer supervises individuals who have been convicted of crimes and are serving their sentences in the community. This course may be useful in a career as probation officer, because you will learn how to effectively confront and turn around inappropriate behavior and attitudes. The videos on family rules and consequences may be particularly helpful in ensuring that individuals are adhering to the terms of their probation.
Residential Counselor
Residential counselors work in group homes or residential treatment centers, providing support and supervision to individuals with mental health or behavioral issues. This course may be useful to residential counselors by providing insight into the importance of family inclusion in treatment. The course emphasizes in-family treatment and the reasons it can be more effective than residential treatment alone. The videos on family rules and consequences may be particularly helpful.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Crisis intervention specialists respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises, providing immediate support and connecting them with appropriate resources. This course may be useful to a crisis intervention specialist by providing insight into the types of behaviors and decisions a teen might make, such as running away, using drugs, engaging in power struggles, defiance, suicidal threats, destructive behavior, or aggression. This information may allow a specialist to understand what could have gone wrong during a crisis.
Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators care for and educate young children, typically from infancy to age five. While this course focuses on teenagers, the principles of moral development and discipline may be useful for understanding how behaviors develop over time. An early childhood educator may find that this course may be helpful in providing context for the challenges that families face as children grow older.
Special Education Teacher
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. This course may be useful to special education teachers by providing strategies for understanding the stages of moral development. This course may be useful in learning how to effectively confront and turn around inappropriate behavior and attitudes in students.
Recreational Therapist
Recreational therapists use recreational activities to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with disabilities or illnesses. This course may be useful to recreational therapists by providing insight into the importance of positive family interactions and communication. They may find it may be useful in their work with families of children with disabilities.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Proven Teen Discipline For Parents.
Provides practical strategies for raising responsible and respectful teenagers. It aligns well with the course's focus on instilling moral judgment and responsible behavior. The book emphasizes natural consequences and empowering teens to make their own choices, which complements the course's teachings on effective discipline and avoiding power struggles. It commonly recommended resource for parents of teenagers.
Provides a framework for building strong and effective family relationships. It emphasizes principles such as proactivity, beginning with the end in mind, and seeking first to understand, then to be understood. While not specifically focused on teen discipline, it offers valuable insights into creating a positive and supportive family environment, which can complement the course's teachings. This book is more valuable as additional reading than as a current reference.

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