The Discipline Series Videos

We recently asked 20,000 education leaders to define the ideal disciplined student. They said a disciplined student is respectful, responsible, obedient, peaceful, honest, trustworthy, thoughtful, has a good attitude, is clean and neat, completes home and school work, and has the desire to succeed. The experts also said the most important advice they would give parents to help them improve the discipline of their children is to "be firm, fair and consistent."

Our skilled editorial staff took those survey results, along with the best research available, and produced the best-selling Discipline Series Booklets. Now that same great advice for parents is available in an exciting video format. The videos summarize practical advice from the experts that every parent can use.

The Discipline Series Videos give school leaders a unique edge. Now you can show parents how to use sound discipline techniques with their own children. The videos allow parents to see how proven discipline techniques can work in real families. And you'll soon see improved discipline at school. The ideal of having well-disciplined students who come to school ready to learn, who develop important skills that can last a lifetime, can be closer to reality than you ever thought possible . . . and you can make it happen!

The Discipline Series Videos won a 'Golden Eagle Award' for content and production excellence from CINE.

Teaching Children Responsibility for Their Learning & Behavior

Well-disciplined students take responsibility for their own learning and behavior at home and at school. This engaging video shows parents that the best way to help children learn responsibility is to give them significant responsibility, expect them to act responsibly, and then see that they live with the positive or negative results of the behavior choices they make. Video scenes show a student forgetting to do homework, a family meeting to discuss family rules, children experiencing the consequences of their actions, ways to help children set and achieve goals, ways responsible students study for tests and more! A must for any discipline program! Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

VHS Tapes are also available. Call 1-800-756-5525

Helping Children Learn to Resolve Conflicts

All children experience conflict in their lives, but the well-disciplined student learns to manage it, and has greater success in school. This video helps parents teach their children to resolve conflicts by HELPING them solve their problems, not FIXING the problems for them. Scenes include discussions on: intolerance, prejudice, handling bullies, using active listening to resolve disagreements, showing respect for others' opinions, how to see the positive side of criticism, and where to go for help should all else fail. Helping children learn to manage conflicts is a sure-fire way to help them succeed in school. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

Helping Children Learn Self-Discipline

Self-disciplined children control their own behavior, even when adults aren't around, and they are more successful in everything they do. This video shows parents how to help their children rely LESS on parental rewards and punishments and MORE on their own internal "compass." Parents are encouraged to model good behaviors, show self-control, and explain to their child how they want them to behave and why. Learning hard work and persistence at home by caring for pets, pursuing hobbies and extracurricular activities are just some of the points stressed that can build self-discipline. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

Building Respect for Rules, Authority and Other People

A well-discipline child has respect for rules, authority and other people. This video reminds parents to show their children that they respect them—with lots of love and attention—and firm, consistent discipline. It urges parents to encourage children to pursue their own dreams, assert themselves when appropriate and feel good about doing the right thing. It shows parents how to be good role models for their children and teach children to see people's strengths, tolerate others' views, and celebrate diversity. With the good examples this video provides, parents can help children learn how to play by the rules, and do better in school. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

The ABCs of Discipline at Home

Good discipline includes teaching children to live and work with others, exhibit self-control and responsible behavior in order to become independent, well-adjusted adults. This video shows parents the basics of good discipline. It reminds parents of their responsibility to cultivate good discipline habits in their children. It centers on: setting clear rules, enforcing them consistently and teaching good habits through daily routines. Parents are encouraged to show their children love, to let the natural consequences of children's behavior help children learn, to set a good example and to support good discipline at school. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

Helping Your Child Develop Good Character Traits

Successful children have good character traits that help them to succeed every day. This video shows parents that they, more than schools or churches or teachers—or anyone else—are responsible for teaching their children the basic values that will guide their lives. Parents are urged to think about and consciously select the character traits they feel are important to teach their children. And, the video provides practical suggestions to help parents carry out their plans. Traits discussed include: honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, tolerance, perseverance, obedience, courtesy and more! Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

Instilling the Desire for Success in Your Child

Children who WANT to succeed achieve remarkable things in school and out. A child's desire for success must come from within, but parents can ignite the spark and nurture the flame. This video teaches parents a "secret" five step formula for helping children (or anyone!) to succeed in whatever they want to do. It points out the importance of instilling the building blocks of success—self-confidence, feeling loved and capable, knowing that parents believe in them, giving new responsibilities, nurturing the desire to learn and be curious, turning setbacks into learning experiences, and more. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

Remember. . .You Are the Adult and You Are in Charge!

Drawing on research into which parenting styles produce the most successful students, this video explains that the most successful, disciplined children have parents who use a "firm" parenting style—not too easy or too tough. It shares the advice of veteran educators about how parents can improve discipline at school and at home. The video reviews how parents can set up a foundation of predictable rules and limits at home to help them boost their authority and become more effective. Parents are reminded that they must provide firm, loving guidance to establish and maintain consistent authority at home. Includes discussion guide. Time 8 minutes.

*VHS Tapes are also available. Call 1-800-756-5525

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