Your Defiant Child : Eight Steps to Better Behavior

Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" five to twelve-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:
#9679 Harness the power of positive attention and praise.
#9679 Use rewards and incentives effectively.
#9679 Stay calm and consistent-even on the worst of days.
#9679 Establish a time-out system that works.
#9679 Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places.
Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and fifteen years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids.