As a respected child psychologist and mom with more than twenty years' experience, Dr. Ruth Peters knows how quickly children-even those younger than two-can gain the upper hand in the parent-child relationship. Even in the earliest interactions with their children, parents can inadvertently encourage bad patterns of behavior and set the stage for future problems.
Dr. Peters outlines a behavior management system with clear, consistent, and fair rules that are connected to solid consequences and meaningful rewards. The book features:
* A smiley-face chart to help kids know what is expected of them
* Tips for using the system to handle socially inappropriate behavior (such as aggression, bossiness, and tantrums) and developmental issues (such as sleep problems and toilet training)
* A chapter on attention deficit disorder
* Specific advice for single parents and stepfamilies.This parent-friendly, practical guide is the first step toward bringing order to every home.
- ISBN10 1582380341
- ISBN13 9781582380346
- Publish Date 29 October 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 14 July 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint St Martin's Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 193
- Language English