| Description |
xvi, 300 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-290) and index. |
| Summary |
The beloved and respected TV disciplinarian and star of the new TLC show "Family SOS with Jo Frost" outlines the five tenets of "disciplined parenting," which are the limits and routines parents need to have in place around sleep, food, play dates, early learning and manners. |
| Contents |
Disciplined parenting versus punishing. The five rules of disciplined parenting ; Why discipline and why it matters ; The SOS method -- The rules for shaping proper behavior and how to respond when kids push back. Sleep rules ; Sleep SOS ; Food rules ; Food SOS ; Social rules ; Social SOS ; Early learning rules ; Early learning SOS ; Good behavior rules ; Good behavior SOS -- Taming tantrums. The three types of tantrums ; Tantrum SOS -- Appendix: Technique troubleshooting guide. |
| Summary |
"From the beloved TV disciplinarian and bestselling author of Supernanny comes an amazingly simple five-step program of Toddler Rules to help parents tame tantrums, prevent bad behavior, and create long-term peace and stability in the home. Jo Frost has always had a natural gift for connecting with kids, and for helping parents navigate milestones with practical know-how and ease. With the success of her hit TV shows Supernanny, Extreme Parental Guidance, and Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost, she's proven her ability to expertly rein in unacceptable conduct and bring peace and stability to millions of homes worldwide. Now, in this invaluable book, she shows you how to identify and eliminate toddler tantrums, and curb behaviors in other child rearing areas. Frost's effective five-step program for disciplined parenting addresses such challenges as Sleep: winning those nightly battles--going to bed and staying there ; Food: what to cook, trying new things, and enjoying meal times ; Play: sharing toys, defusing squabbles, developing social skills ; Learning: listening, language, and development ; Manners: teaching respect, showing examples, and positive praise. The key to achieving success with these Toddler Rules is Frost's proven S.O.S. method: Step Back, Observe, Step In. Complete with troubleshooting tips for living tantrum-free, this welcome, honest, straightforward guide has all you need to help your children grow, thrive, and make family time even more precious. Advance praise for Jo Frost's Toddler Rules : "Common-sense and practical advice on raising young children by an expert in the field. A full chapter devoted to handling temper tantrums is an added bonus for parents in crisis mode."--Kirkus Reviews"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
BRPLADFIC, PORTNONFIC |
| Subject |
Parenting.
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Toddlers -- Development.
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Discipline of children.
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Child psychology.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General.
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EDUCATION / Preschool & Kindergarten.
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| ISBN |
9780345542380 paperback |
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034554238X paperback |
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