Raising the challenging child How to minimize meltdowns, reduce conflict, and increase cooperation
Book - 2019
"Child behavior experts empower frustrated parents with proven, practical advice on how to minimize behavior meltdowns, reduce conflict, increase cooperation, promote healthy attachment, and improve family relations"--
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- Published
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Grand Rapids, Michigan :
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
[2019]
- Language
- English
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- Physical Description
- 268 pages ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-268).
- ISBN
- 9780800735241
9780800737566
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part 1. Be a Leader
- 1. Invest in the Relationship Bank
- 2. Let Everyone Calm Down
- 3. Take Charge and Stay in Charge
- 4. Provide Clear, Consistent Limits
- 5. Balance Structure and Nurture
- 6. Respond, Don't React
- 7. Share Power to Gain Power
- 8. Be Playful and Surprising
- 9. Apologize If You Make a Mistake
- 10. Keep the Goal in Mind
- Part 2. Dig Deeper
- 11. Respond to What's beneath Behaviors
- 12. It's Okay to Revisit an Earlier Stage
- 13. Real Solutions Involve the Whole Family
- 14. Change Up Your Steps in the Dance
- 15. Don't Ask, "What's Wrong?"
- 16. All Kids Do Goofy Things
- 17. Help a Child Feel Validated and Valued
- 18. Talking Back Is Better Than Hitting
- 19. Celebrate Who Your Child Really Is
- 20. Look for What's behind Your Own Reactions
- Part 3. Prepare for Success
- 21. Take Care of Yourself
- 22. Say It without No
- 23. Every Two Hours, Feed and Water the Kids
- 24. Stay Alert to What Your Child Really Needs
- 25. Do It Together
- 26. Give Healthy Touch
- 27. Be Present for the Teachable Moments
- 28. Rehearse for Tough Situations
- 29. Expect Some Conflict
- 30. The Gift Your Child Wants Is You
- Resources