Assume you see one young child hit another. What are you going to do?
PlayNicely™ The Healthy Discipline Handbook is a 40-page, durable guide developed at Vanderbilt University to empower parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals with 20 positive discipline strategies for children ages 1–10. Based on 15 years of testing, the PlayNicely™ program promotes non-violent, effective responses to aggression, fostering emotional development and family harmony.
Key features include:
- Tabbed design for quick reference, written at an 8th-grade reading level.
- 20 discipline options with practical tips for home, school, or clinical settings.
- Available in English, Spanish, and Arabic for diverse audiences.
- Supplemental resources for sharing with caregivers, relatives, or babysitters.
Benefits: This handbook builds skills for positive parenting, reducing aggression through role modeling and alternatives to harmful behaviors. It’s an efficient resource for ongoing education, helping users refresh strategies year after year and share with others caring for young children.
Purchase the handbook for $13.99 + $4.99 shipping per copy. For bulk orders (10+ copies) at a volume discount, visit our Contact Us page. Learn about Vanderbilt’s research at www.vanderbilt.edu/research.