The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child
A positive approach to increase self-control, improve communication, and reduce conflict
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Parenting
| Author: | Ellen Bowers | ISBN: | 9781440538483 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | April 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Everything | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ellen Bowers |
| ISBN: | 9781440538483 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | April 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Everything |
| Language: | English |
Set boundaries and eliminate power struggles-without conflict!
"I won't go!" "I don't care!" "You can't make me!"
Every parent hears these words at one time or another, but if you have a strong-willed child, the arguments can seem never-ending. Fortunately, there's hope. The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child, 2nd Edition can help you put a stop to the endless cycle of battles with your child and rebuild a relationship based on love and respect-rather than conflict.
This essential guide shows you how to trade in exhausting and ineffective punishment for techniques that can help you:
- Identify the triggers of combative behaviors
- Understand strong-willed and spirited motivations
- Give your child tools to develop self-control
- Learn how your reaction can lessen-or intensify-strong-willed behaviors
- Communicate more effectively with your child
- Strengthen the family bond and create a safe environment
Featuring a positive approach to discipline and including new ways to compromise and communicate with children, this all-in-one guide has everything you need to raise capable, happy, and agreeable kids!
Set boundaries and eliminate power struggles-without conflict!
"I won't go!" "I don't care!" "You can't make me!"
Every parent hears these words at one time or another, but if you have a strong-willed child, the arguments can seem never-ending. Fortunately, there's hope. The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child, 2nd Edition can help you put a stop to the endless cycle of battles with your child and rebuild a relationship based on love and respect-rather than conflict.
This essential guide shows you how to trade in exhausting and ineffective punishment for techniques that can help you:
- Identify the triggers of combative behaviors
- Understand strong-willed and spirited motivations
- Give your child tools to develop self-control
- Learn how your reaction can lessen-or intensify-strong-willed behaviors
- Communicate more effectively with your child
- Strengthen the family bond and create a safe environment
Featuring a positive approach to discipline and including new ways to compromise and communicate with children, this all-in-one guide has everything you need to raise capable, happy, and agreeable kids!
