The top-ranked Yale University, USA is offering a free online course on parenting titled Everyday Parenting. Designed by Dr. Alan E Kazdin, professor of psychology and child psychiatry and director, Yale Parenting Center, the online programme has been specially designed for parents and caregivers of children of any age (preteens to teenage). The course covers topics such as how to praise a child, inspire good behaviour, effective disciplining strategies, managing adolescents, and addressing behavioural issues at school.

The programme is available on Coursera and features online classes, videos, readings and quizzes, which parents can absorb at their own pace.

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