PlayNicely™ is a 50-minute multimedia video tutorial developed at Vanderbilt University to teach parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals how to manage aggression in children ages 1–7. Informed by APA, AAP, and NAEYC guidelines, it uses a public health approach to promote positive behavior and reduce harmful responses.
Key features include:
- Interactive tutorial with 16 response options and feedback on appropriateness.
- Video clips demonstrating effective and ineffective strategies.
- Supplemental handout and assessment for educational use.
- Available as English or Spanish CD-ROM ($19.95 each) or free online beta.
Benefits: PlayNicely™ delivers practical strategies in as little as 5–10 minutes, helping caregivers foster positive behavior, reduce childhood aggression, and promote emotional development. Its evidence-based approach makes it ideal for home, classroom, or clinical settings.
Try the free online version at beta.playnicely.org or purchase the CD-ROM on our licensing page. For more details, visit www.playnicely.org. Contact us at Contact Us or learn about Vanderbilt’s research at www.vanderbilt.edu/research.