he intervention program was based on the 1-2-3 magic parenting program
focusing on established behavioral, emotional, and cognitive principles,
teaching the parents techniques, and providing guidance on ways to reduce
children’s disruptive behaviors (Phelan 2010).
The program consisted of 2 digital videos (DVD/online) viewed over 2 weeks,
followed by 2 weeks when parents were asked to act. Each video included
lecture components by the author, explaining the program’s parenting strategies
and their application at home and public settings. Features included numerous
role-played video vignettes, demonstrating maladaptive parent–child
interactions, and the more adaptive parenting techniques taught through the
program. Total viewing time for both videos was 3 h 46 minutes. The first video
addressed stop behaviors, such as straight thinking, and controlling obnoxious
behavior. The second video addressed start behaviors, such as tactics for
encouraging good behavior, and strategies for building self-esteem. Parents also
received tip sheets, which summarized the main points of the program