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Positive Parenting Techniques
 
 
 
 

Dr. Lilla Dale McManis, Ph.D.

Course Author

Lilla Dale McManis, MEd., PhD., uses her training and experience as a psychologist, child developmentalist, educator, and parent to promote positive child outcomes through informed and effective parenting efforts. Dr. McManis is President & CEO of Parent in the Know, a parenting-role and child social-emotional assessment and reporting service. She also provides consulting services in parenting, child development, psychology, and education through writing, research, evaluation, and project and product development. She believes strongly in translating parenting research into meaningful practice.

 

Dr. Deirdre Mithaug

Course Instructor
Dr. Deirdre Mithaug is an esteemed educator and expert in psychology, cognition, sociology, special education, and teacher education. With a BA in Psychology, dual Master's degrees, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Disorders and Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, her academic credentials are impressive. Dr. Mithaug has a rich background in teaching and consulting at the college level, particularly in special education and education policy. Her practical experience includes roles as a special education teacher in NYC schools and an Associate Professor at St. John's University. She is also a prolific writer and researcher, focusing on special education, social psychology, and the study of disabilities, contributing significantly to both academic discourse and practical advancements in these fields.