Four Developmentally Appropriate Curricula

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Parents Under Construction™ consists of four age-appropriate curricula:

* Preschool
* Lower Elementary
* Upper Elementary
* Secondary

Curricula Basics:

  • Each curriculum includes parent involvement activities and homework in every lesson.
  • Lessons are easily integrated into regular instruction, are referenced to the TEKS and TAKS, and are 30-60 minutes long.
  • As with all of ChildBuilders' programs, curricula are available in both English and Spanish.

Each curriculum is composed of four units:

Unit One: Building a Foundation for Mental Health

  • Child Development
  • Infant Needs

Unit Two: Self-Esteem

  • Parental influence regarding the development of self-esteem
  • Promoting self-esteem

Unit Three: Raising Children

  • Parenting Styles
  • Communication Skills
  • Positive Discipline Techniques

Unit Four: The Mentally Healthy Family

  • The role of humor in parenting
  • Solving problems and getting help