Description
Book SynopsisThe book encourages parents to modify their own behavior, teaching them to shift their focus away from battling with their kids and to use their energy to help their children develop winning habits and attitudes for life.
Trade Review[It] gave me a lot of food for thought. I think most families could pull useful ideas from this book. -- Dave H. Book Bargains and Previews 2010
Table of ContentsForeword, by John T. Walkup, M.D.
Preface
Introduction
1. When Is a Problem a Problem?
2. Illness, Stress, and Personality Development
3. A Parent's Dilemma: Insist and Cause Conflict or Don't Insist and Walk on Eggshells
4. The Failed Inspection
5. Why Rewards Don't Work and Why Rewards Do Matter
6. Laying the Foundation for a Schedule
7. Putting Together a Schedule
8. Homework
9. When Evening Comes
10. Weekends, Holidays, and Long-Term Rewards
11. Troubleshooting: Complaining, Disrespectful, Out-of-Control Behavior
12. Presenting the Schedule to Your Child
13. Teaching Virtue
Conclusion
References
Index
