Diseño y prototipado
Once the parent–child relationship has been strengthened and positive reinforcement is in place, the programme focuses on setting limits.
Parents learn to create simple rules, give clear instructions, maintain realistic expectations, and apply consequences consistently.
Example:
Instead of saying “Behave yourself,” a parent might say, “Put your toys away before dinner.”
To reduce confusion and encourage rule-following.
Desarrollo
When externalizing behaviours occur
specific management strategies
Example:
If a child complains excessively to gain attention, parents learn not to reinforce the behaviour and instead provide attention when the child communicates appropriately.
To reduce disruptive behaviours without relying excessively on punishment.
Lanzamiento
The programme aims not only to reduce problem behaviours but also to teach new skills.
It focuses on emotional awareness, anger management, empathy, conflict resolution, cooperation, and self-regulation.
Example:
A child learns to express frustration with words rather than through aggression or tantrums.
To provide positive alternatives to externalizing behaviours.
Estrategia y planificación
adults
more attention to negative behaviours
Parents are encouraged to praise positive behaviours immediately
Example:
Instead of focusing on interruptions, the adult praises the child whenever they wait for their turn to speak.
To increase desired behaviours through positive attention and reinforcement.
Evaluación y optimización
Webster-Stratton emphasizes the importance of consistency between home and school.
The programme recommends sharing behavioural goals, maintaining regular communication, and using similar strategies in both settings.
The programme recommends sharing behavioural goals, maintaining regular communication, and using similar strategies in both settings.
To ensure that positive changes observed at home are maintained in the school environment.
Descubrimiento e investigación
starting point of the programme
Parents are encouraged to spend individual time with their child, share enjoyable activities, listen actively, show interest in the child’s thoughts and emotions, and increase positive daily interactions.
The incredible years programme
Ángela Arias Gonzále
Created on June 20, 2026
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Diseño y prototipado
Once the parent–child relationship has been strengthened and positive reinforcement is in place, the programme focuses on setting limits.
Parents learn to create simple rules, give clear instructions, maintain realistic expectations, and apply consequences consistently.
Example: Instead of saying “Behave yourself,” a parent might say, “Put your toys away before dinner.”
To reduce confusion and encourage rule-following.
Desarrollo
When externalizing behaviours occur
specific management strategies
Example: If a child complains excessively to gain attention, parents learn not to reinforce the behaviour and instead provide attention when the child communicates appropriately.
To reduce disruptive behaviours without relying excessively on punishment.
Lanzamiento
The programme aims not only to reduce problem behaviours but also to teach new skills.
It focuses on emotional awareness, anger management, empathy, conflict resolution, cooperation, and self-regulation.
Example: A child learns to express frustration with words rather than through aggression or tantrums.
To provide positive alternatives to externalizing behaviours.
Estrategia y planificación
adults
more attention to negative behaviours
Parents are encouraged to praise positive behaviours immediately
Example: Instead of focusing on interruptions, the adult praises the child whenever they wait for their turn to speak.
To increase desired behaviours through positive attention and reinforcement.
Evaluación y optimización
Webster-Stratton emphasizes the importance of consistency between home and school. The programme recommends sharing behavioural goals, maintaining regular communication, and using similar strategies in both settings.
The programme recommends sharing behavioural goals, maintaining regular communication, and using similar strategies in both settings.
To ensure that positive changes observed at home are maintained in the school environment.
Descubrimiento e investigación
starting point of the programme
Parents are encouraged to spend individual time with their child, share enjoyable activities, listen actively, show interest in the child’s thoughts and emotions, and increase positive daily interactions.