Synopses & Reviews
When your toddler won't go to bed, your ten-year-old is late again, your teenager skips class and lies.
When you think you might just be at your wit's end once more, take a deep breath and turn to this book for all the support and expert advice a parent in a pinch could ever need. Practical and easy-to-use, this is the perfect resource for parents who want solid suggestions at their fingertips for handling the challenges of children between two and eighteen.
For nearly fifty common behavior problems, from interrupting to blaming others to refusing to help around the house, this book offers examples, suggestions, and further steps to take if resistance stiffens. Illustrations and a thorough table of contents make it a snap to find what you need just when you need it most.
"This book goes beyond the typical advice found in most parenting manuals to the really practical, usable strategies that every parent needs. The layout makes it simple to find the answer you need, when you need it, without thumbing through a lot of pages."
--David J. Wilmes, author of Parenting for Prevention
Synopsis
Parents who want solid suggestions to handle challenging children between the ages of two and 18 can consult this resource for advice on appropriate responses to 48 common behaviors. This new edition includes the latest information on dealing with violence and drug problems.