child rearing

"This book has two goals: 1) to help parents recognize aggressive behavior in their children and act before it becomes a problem, and 2) to show parents how they can teach their children to stop using negative aggressive behaviors and learn new positive behaviors"--P. 3.

Explains how to teach appropriate behavior--and stay in charge--at each stage of a child's development, discussing common behavior problems and providing practical advice.

Guidelines for parents concerning self -esteem and happiness in their children.

Presents advice from parents and professionals on raising happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved children, from birth to age ten, with a focus on preventing behavior problems as well as managing them when they arise.

Contains a step-by-step guide for parents in helping their children deal with the problems associated with anxiety including case studies, reality testing, and understanding the importance of social skills and assertiveness.

Presents a practical guide that addresses the issues of child discipline, and offers simple advice to controlling obnoxious behavior and encouraging good behavior and at the same time strengthening the relationship between parent and child.

Describes seven verbal strategies parents can teach to their children to help them counter verbal assaults, such as teasing, name calling, peer pressure, and arguments.

Presents step-by-step instructions for stopping such behaviors as whining, dawdling, biting, interrupting, and talking back in children ages two to twelve.