Improving Parent-Child Relationships
Credit Class

Experience this program in the comfort of your own home. The series consists of twenty 1/2 hour sessions and a Viewer's Guide that discusses and expands on the principles shown in each episode.

The program is designed for parents of children aged birth-middle school. The principles are simple, direct and easy to understand. They include developing a mutually respectful relationship, focusing on self-management rather than controlling the child, taking firm action rather than talking in times of conflict, being consistent, developing routines, disengaging from power struggles and ensuring that children experience appropriate consequences from their actions. Emphasis is also placed on encouraging children, providing appropriate ways for them to contribute to the family and having fun.

The series is particularly effective because it is based on real life in-home interactions. As such it has a unique authenticity not found in scripted parent-education videos.

Results of a formal evaluation showed that parents are very enthusiastic about the series, report significant improvements in their family life and feel better about their relationship with their children.

Winter course information

• Winter 2010 syllabus *
• Winter 2010 FAQ's *
• Winter 2010 telecourse orientation information *

(* .pdf - requires Adobe Reader)

How to register for Improving Parent-Child Relationships (academic credit)

Watch ten thirty-minute telecourse tapes of "real life" in-home interactions between parents and children and segments of interviews in which a counselor discusses with parents the application of principles and skills for improving relationships. Videotaped situations focus on establishing credibility as a parent, improving communication, setting reasonable and consistent limits, stimulating independence/responsibility, and improving structure, and routine. Approaches to typical problems are illustrated (e.g. fighting, crying, whining, conflict among siblings, bedtime). Reading and writing assignments supplement videotapes.

Course Information

CG 213 Improving Parent-Child Relationships
Instructor: Laura Backen Jones, Ph.D.

Winter term 2010

Course Registration Numbers:
30189 – Eugene
30329 – Florence
30542 – Cottage Grove

Lane offers web registration through ExpressLane. Access ExpressLane from a computer with Internet service at your home, workplace, or a variety of locations throughout Lane's main campus and outreach locations at www.lanecc.edu. Students need an 'L' number (User ID) to register. 'L' numbers can be obtained by applying for admission.