The New Learning Centre - Programmes for Parents, Pupils and Families

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Could do Better
Noël Janis-Norton

Noël describes in detail how parents can foster confidence, self-reliance and co-operation and shows how to motivate children to do their best, take pride in their work and enjoy learning. She pays particular attention to the stressful issue of homework, explaining why things go wrong and sharing her tried and tested techniques for resolving the conflicts that so many parents assume are inevitable.

Published by Barrington Stoke.

Can't Smack, Won't Smack
Noël Janis-Norton

This timely publication sheds new light on the complex factors that drive parents to smack, shout and criticise their children and offers alternative solutions. It also explores the arguments both for and against smacking and looks at the ongoing debate about introducing a law to ban all corporal punishment. A must read for parents, carers and those working with children.

Published by Barrington Stoke.

In Step With Your Class
Noël Janis-Norton

Noël Janis-Norton uses her long experience of working with children who find it hard to conform, to guide the reader towards creating a positive, firm and consistent culture in the classroom.

Explains WHY things go wrong and how to overcome obstacles.
Describes HOW by doing something different, you get different results.
Emphasises the importance of consistent rules and routines.
Has the ultimate aim of making each pupil self-reliant.

A review from the Times Educational Supplement can be found here. / Published by Barrington Stoke.

Learning to Listen, Listening to Learn
Noël Janis-Norton

Noël Janis-Norton explains how the language teachers use affects the behaviour, attention, learning and social skills of all pupils, and plays a crucial part in avoiding confrontations with the more challenging.

"Written in an easily accessible format and full of practical ideas" (Times Educational Supplement).
The rest of the review can be found here.

Published by Barrington Stoke.

How To Be A Better Parent
Cassandra Jardine

The book is based on Cassandra's experience with our Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting programme and contains plenty of practical tips, written in an engaging style!

See the media page for articles Cassandra has written about us.

Published by Random House.

Positive Not Pushy
Cassandra Jardine

A fascinating, no-nonsense distillation of all the information parents need to help a child succeed in any number of fields, without being a pushy parent.

Drawing on the experience of top parenting teacher Noël Janis-Norton, Cassandra Jardine's easy-to-use guide gives sensible advice on the practicalities and psychology of encouraging talent, while keeping your child happy and well-balanced.

Published by Random House.

All books can be ordered directly from us. You can either call us to pay by credit card or click here to download an order form.

The Parenting Skills CDs:

On most of our CDs you will hear a group of parents sharing their experiences with Noël Janis-Norton, the Director of The New Learning Centre and the originator of the "Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting" Programme. The CDs address parenting skills as well as topics which are important to parents. We suggest that you start with the parenting skills CDs (in particular, 'Descriptive Praise') to begin to get familiar with our techniques before moving on to the parenting topics CDs.

All CDs are £11 each. Prices include postage and packaging to the UK. We also have some library CDs that we can lend you for a limited period (UK only). Please contact us if you would like to borrow a CD.

Descriptive Praise: The Number One motivator for children Learn how to foster your child’s self-esteem and improve all areas of family life, from morning routines to homework to sibling rivalry to bedtimes.

Preparing for Success: Simple strategies that prevent behaviour problems How to reduce resistance and enhance motivation in order to help children get into good habits.

Reflective Listening: The best way to reduce whingeing, anger and frustration Helping children to become more aware of their emotions, to express themselves appropriately and to learn to focus on solutions.

Never Ask Twice: Six steps to get co-operation the first time, every time A respectful and effective alternative to reminding, repeating, nagging, threatening and shouting.

Rewards and Consequences That Work: Following through to maximise co-operation How to make rewards truly motivating and how to establish respectful and effective consequences that reduce misbehaviour.

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