Although many of the ideas and techniques taught in behavioral parent training are common-sense parenting techniques (everyone knows to praise their children when they are doing something good!), most parents need careful teaching and support to learn and implement the parenting skills consistently. It is very difficult for parents to buy a book, learn behavior modification, and implement an effective program with their child on their own. Help from a professional who knows how to develop and implement behavioral programs is often essential. The topics covered in a typical series of parent training sessions include the following topics in sequence.