| Description |
xi, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
ch. 1. The most important job in the world -- ch. 2. Understanding hard-to-handle behavior -- ch. 3. Caring for yourself as a parent -- ch. 4. Becoming an authoritative parent -- ch. 5. Nurturing and supporting your child -- ch. 6. Providing direction and structure for your child -- ch. 7. Responding to your child's behavior -- ch. 8. Using a home-economy program -- ch. 9. Helping your child keep up the good work -- ch. 10. Dealing with specific hard-to-handle situations -- ch. 11. Encouraging sibling and peer relationships -- ch. 12. Helping your child succeed at school. |
| Summary |
"Some children are simply more challenging than others. If you're parenting one of these high-maintenance kids, this book is for you. Clinical psychologist and parent C. Drew Edwards give you the tips, skills, and information you need to identify, address, and correct problem behaviors ... Along the way, you'll build a more positive, loving, respectful, and enjoyable relationship with your child - the kind you want now and in the future. Packed with practical information, written about authority and compassion, this is a book you'll turn to often for advice, insight, and good news: Parenting a hard-to-handle kid isn't impossible. These ideas really work."--Back cover. |
| Subject |
Parenting. (OCoLC)fst01053407
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Parent and child. (OCoLC)fst01053308
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Problem children. (OCoLC)fst01077832
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Parent and child.
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| Local Subject |
Children with behavior problems -- Behavior modification.
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| Subject |
Parent and child.
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Problem children -- Behavior modification.
(OCoLC)fst01077834
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Parenting.
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| Local Subject |
Children with behavior problems.
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| Subject |
Problem children -- Behavior modification.
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Problem children.
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| ISBN |
1575420465 (pbk.) |
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9781575420462 (pbk.) |
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