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Book Synopsis: Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action.
Step by step, learn how you can:
- Harness the power of positive attention and praise.
- Use rewards and incentives effectively.
- Stay calm and consistent--even on the worst of days.
- Establish a time-out system that works.
- Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places.
Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids. Helpful questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Mental health professionals, see also the related title, Defiant Children, Third Edition: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training. For a teen focus, see also Defiant Teens, Second Edition (for professionals), and Your Defiant Teen, Second Edition (for parents), by Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin.
Winner-- Parents' Choice "Approved" Award
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Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior is the ultimate guide to finally putting an end to constant power struggles with your defiant and oppositional child. Written by renowned child psychologist, Russell A. Barkley, this research-based and practical approach guarantees lasting behavior change.
With vivid and realistic stories that illustrate the techniques in action, you'll quickly learn how to harness the power of positive attention and praise, effectively use rewards and incentives, and stay calm and consistent even on the worst of days. Furthermore, you'll discover how to establish a time-out system that actually works and effectively target behavioral issues in various settings like home, school, and public places.
What sets this second edition apart is the incorporation of the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances. Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids have further refined his approach. To assist you in implementing the strategies, helpful questionnaires and forms are available for download and printing in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
As a bonus, mental health professionals can explore the related title, Defiant Children, Third Edition: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training. For those dealing with teenagers, check out Defiant Teens, Second Edition (for professionals) and Your Defiant Teen, Second Edition (for parents), both authored by Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin.
Don't miss out on this valuable resource that has already earned the prestigious Parents' Choice "Approved" Award. Take a step towards a better future for you and your child by getting your hands on Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior.
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