Key Components:

• Child-Directed Interaction (CDI): Focuses on improving the parent-child relationship through positive attention and play.

  • You are coached to follow your child’s lead in play, using specific skills to enhance your child's self-esteem and reduce inappropriate behaviors. These skills include:

    • Praise: Giving labeled praises to reinforce appropriate behavior.

    • Reflection: Paraphrasing what your child says to show understanding and encourage verbal communication.

    • Imitation: Imitating your child's play to show interest and approval.

    • Description: Describing your child's behavior to demonstrate attention and involvement.

    • Enjoyment: Showing enthusiasm and enjoyment during interactions.

• Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI): Focuses on effective discipline and behavior management.

  • You are taught to give clear, direct commands and to follow through consistently with appropriate consequences. Strategies include:

    • Clear Commands: Giving specific, concise, and manageable instructions.

    • Consistent Consequences: Implementing time-out procedures and other discipline techniques consistently.

    • Positive Reinforcement: Continuously reinforcing good behavior with praise and rewards.

• Live Coaching:

  • I observe your parent-child interactions via video feed and provide real-time feedback and guidance to you through an earpiece (AirPods, headphones, etc.)