Speaking of Psychology: Disciplining Children Effectively The podcast that I will be talking about in this paper is called “Disciplining children effectively”. In this piece, Dr. Alan Kazdin discusses techniques and issues when it comes to parenting. Dr. Kazdin is the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology and Child Psychiatry at Yale University and directs th4e Yale Parenting Center. Due to the success of his research and numerous published books on the applications of psychology on mental health and discipline, he has been recognized by the American Psychological Association. In this episode of Speaking of Psychology, Dr. Kazdin talks about the research findings and techniques that could be beneficial for parents who look for more effective ways to discipline their children. He explains how most parents are involved in what is called “normal parenting” and how it could lead to even worse behaviors from …show more content…
Many parents use intimidating methods such as corporal punishment in order to attempt to prevent certain behaviors from their children. Dr. Kazdin goes into detail about all of the negative affects this common technique can create and how parents can find more productive ways to discipline their children without the possibility of establishing a harmful relationship. In the episode, Dr. Kazdin recommends that parents use “time out” sessions in order to maintain a more positive relationship with their children while effectively and gradually decreasing unwanted behavior. Along with this helpful technique, he also gives advice on how to seek appropriate and professional psychological services for parents who are in need of guidance or advice on how to better manage their children. He does this by suggesting the types of questions you could ask these professional