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Book SynopsisParenting young children is a challenge, and dealing with difficult or problem behavior can set up an atmosphere of tension and strifenot just between the child and the parents, but between parents as well. Parenting Difficult Children provides a method of removing that tension with specific strategies for parents of children age three to twelve who are exhibiting difficult or common negative behaviors.Here, a seasoned psychologist uses the expertise he's attained through decades of clinical practice to provide parents with a practical and realistic approach to dealing with young children in order to extinguish negative behaviors and forge a stronger and more loving bond between parent and child. Using stories from his practice, coupled with the received knowledge of his field, he explores those actions and behaviors that result in more disciplined children, and happier families. Part one includes specific instruction on building a secure foundation of rules, discipline methods, commun
Trade ReviewFor parents who don't know specifically what to do, a rules and consequences manual for effectively coping with a child's problem behavior. -- Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., author of Surviving Your Child's Adolescence
Table of ContentsPART ONE:BUILDING A SECURE FOUNDATION Introduction 1: Rules – Part One 2: Rules – Part Two 3: Natural and Logical Consequences 4: Active Consequences for Challenging Situations 5: Level Systems, Point Economies, and Contracts 6: Distraction/Diversion, Ignoring, Time-Out, Shaping and Punishments You Should Never Use 7: Communication That Gets The Results You Want 8: Conflict Resolution with Children 9: Reinforcers for Behaviors You Want to See Repeated PART TWO:Problem Behaviors and What To Do About Them 10: Arguing 11: Backtalk 12: Bullying 13: Cheating 14: Chore Completion 15: Fighting 16: Friends 17: Information Technology 18: Lying 19: Manners 20: School Assignments and Homework 21: Sibling Fighting 22: Stealing 23: Swearing 24: Television 25: Truancy and Misbehavior in School 26: Whereabouts and Curfew Epilogue Suggested Reading
