River Oak Center for Children: The Incredible Years

The Incredible Years is an effective research-based practice that builds on the strengths of
positive parent-child interactions by teaching parents how to engage in play sessions with
their children.

Studies show that mothers who receive The Incredible Years parenting class are significantly
less harsh and critical on their children and significantly more positive and competent than
mothers who had not received the training. They also are more involved in their children's
education than are mothers who do not receive the training.

Additionally, children of mothers in the parenting class exhibit fewer negative behaviors and
conduct problems and were reported by their teachers to be more socially competent than the
children of parents who had not received training. Learn more about The Incredible Years.