The trainers at SeaWorld rely on techniques that build trust with the animals and encourage them to cooperate. In the same way, we can use techniques with our kids, spouse and co-workers that build trust, focus on the positive, redirect energy when mistakes occur and catch people doing the RIGHT thing.
Mark Boucher, Curator of Animal Training, and Steve Aibel, the Assistant Curator of Animal Training at SeaWorld San Antonio, will share the ABCs of good behavior and how to secure cooperation without threatening, pleading and generally pulling out your hair.
Both Steve and Mark are parents themselves, Steve to young children and Mark to teenagers.
“As a parent I have lived the benefits of these training techniques. I am a proud father to a four year old daughter and 5 month old twins. My wife and I have experienced the benefits of these principles firsthand and are very grateful that they form the basis of our parenting techniques. “ - Steve Aibel
Listen to the show live on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11 am - 12 pm CT at the widget below or on our show page. If you listen live there is an opportunity to call in at the number on our show page. If you come across this late, you can listen to the archived show. Let us know what you think and your tips for raising empowered kids. You might even want to pop over to the SeaWorld San Antonio parenting circle at The Motherhood to join in an ongoing conversation about these issues.
