Play Nicely: Implementation
Overview
- Introducing the program takes less than a minute (see examples below).
- The person who introduces the program needs no formal training.
- The online version is free.
- The handbook's unique design includes tabbed pages for each of the 20 discipline options.
- Parents can view at home, in clinics, or other settings.
- Results in 5 to 10 minutes for most parents.
- Use the Pediatric ACEs Algorithm to screen for unhealthy parenting.
Instructions for viewing Play Nicely at home
Anyone can view the online program or order the handbook at home. Print the one-page handout that describes the program and give it to parents.
The handouts are available in English and Spanish.
Consider the following script to introduce the program: "Assume that you see one young child hit another. What are you going to do? We would like all parents to learn healthy ways to respond to this situation. Here is a handout that describes a resource that works really well to teach some of the better options. There is a free online program and a handbook."
Instructions for viewing Play Nicely in pediatric clinic or early education settings
Go to the free online program and click on "20 options" in the upper right corner. Show parents the screen with the 20 options.
Consider the following script to introduce the program:
"We would like all parents to learn healthy ways to discipline young children. Assume you see one young child hit another. What are you going to do? There is no one right answer, but some are better than others. Click on options that you want to learn more about. Each option takes one two minutes to view. View as many as you like."
Instructions for introducing Play Nicely Healthy Discipline Handbook in the pediatric clinic or early education settings
In the handbook, turn to the page with the "20 options" tab. Show parents the list of 20 discipline options.
Consider the following script to introduce the handbook:
"We would like all parents to learn healthy ways to discipline young children. Assume you see one young child hit another. What are you going to do? Consider these 20 options. Choose one, and then turn to the tabbed page to learn if your choice is great, good, or not recommended."