SOS: Help for Parents

by lynn-clark-john-robb

SOS Help For A Practical Guide For Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems is a book and parent education program, which helps children, two to twelve to improve their behavior and emotional adjustment. SOS is available in eight languages and is recommended by psychologists, pediatricians, and teachers worldwide. SOS teaches over 20 methods for helping children and offers the most helpful instructions available for using time-out. The Video SOS Help For Parents, also available, is based on SOS and is used by counselors and parent educators in numerous countries. Quizzes, Index of 46 Problem Behaviors, 100 engaging illustrations, contains humor, and is enjoyable to read.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Psychology, Reference

254 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1985

Reviews

[Leila · Rating 2 out of 5]

بهترين و آسانترين روش براي بهبود رفتار كودك، تشويق كارهاي خوب اوست.


اين كتاب راهكارهاي كاربردي براي بهبود رفتار كودكان دو تا دوازده ساله ارائه ميدهد و بعد از آن به بالا بردن هوش هيجاني كودكان و كنترل خشم مي پردازد.

بعدا نوشت:
نقطه ضعف این کتاب تاکید بر تشویق و تنبیه کودک است.
اکنون در آبان ۱۴۰۳ که دارم کتاب "تربیت سالم در خانه " را میخوانم فقط افسوس میخورم که چرا کتاب تربیت سالم را زودتر و در نوزادی فرزندم نخوانده بودم و با خود میگویم ایکاش کتاب Sos را هیچ وقت نمی خواندم.
ناگفته نماند که این کتاب را خانم دکتر کیان ارثی در برنامه ی حال خوب به مادران معرفی کردند و من امروز این کتاب را به هیچ وجه به هیچ مادری توصیه نمیکنم.

پ.: امتیاز کتاب را از پنج ستاره به دو ستاره تقلیل دادم.

مرداد٩٧

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I actually read the second edition, not the third, but I assume they're similar.

I was disappointed- the author basically says that time-out works for everyone, and if by chance it's not working, you'll need a psychologist:

"If your child becomes violent or won't cooperate with the time-out method, then you and your child may need some direct help from a professional counselor." (pg 186)

I understand the idea that the author was trying to convey, but I had hoped for something beyond the basics of time-out from this book.

[Laura Plummer · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a therapist, this book was very helpful from a clinician stand point. It was an easy, straightforward read. The concepts are helpful for teaching clients. It definitely is targeting young children. I do wish it gave more ideas for how to continue to parent teens.

[Crystal Reaume · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some practical suggestions
But an excessively detailed description of time outs

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I will always be "currently reading" this boook, and referring to it. There are some aspect of it I really like (gives good, concrete examples of how to deal with certain, types of behavior, it is written in an easy to read style). This book came recommeneded by the OU Chid Study Center. However, there is a section that talks about when spanking can be necessary--I don't agree with that chapter (the newer edition does not hav that section) but other than that this is a good book to have on hand.

[Andrea Missler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource!

I feel like this is a very well explained easy to follow way to help guide and shape behaviors that you would like to see of your children. it has lots of different options around discipline. It helps you to get ground rules with clear guidelines. I really like the positive reinforcement and starting with just a few behaviors to adjust not everything all at once.

[James McNellis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some good tips in it for improving time outs. Not exactly what we were looking for in regards to help with our 5 year olds behavior in school but probably helpful with our 3 year olds response to time out

[Kyong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful

First-time mom— I found it so helpful, and my kid is already behaving better since I implemented the suggested strategies a week ago.

[Sepideh · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب مناسب کودکان ۲ تا ۱۲ سال هست. راهکارهای عملی برای برخورد با بدرفتاری‌های کودکان و تقویت رفتارهای خوب آن‌ها ارائه میدهد. در پایان هم با چند آزمون میزان یادگیری شما سنجیده می‌شود.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended to me by the Child Psychiatrist in residency, it is a quick book to equip parents on how to properly discipline and encourage young children to do what they are supposed to.

[Beth Mowbray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty approachable book for parents, and a good refresher/tool for therapists to recommend for parents, on basic behavioral principles. Includes detailed strategies for implementing time out, how it is often done wrong, and how to troubleshoot when the child tries to get out of it. Has some great templates to use for behavior plans as well.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love behavioral psychology and am always looking for creative ways to discipline my children. When I was young my parents would use spanking, but I have found that the only thing that spanking does with me is make me more upset. I just get angrier and angrier. I took some classes at USU and decided to major in Psychology and found that I love behavioral psychology. This book is an easy to understand compilation of different strategies to use to change bad behavior.

[Bjorn Hardarson · Rating 4 out of 5]

SOS behavioural modification technique is well researched and useful tools for helping kids do better, live healthier and of course their parents do well.
SOS series are good material I know all these things beforehand based on my degree and profession. But this time I was researching for our Responsible Surfing next generation of software coming this Fall Famlry: Motivating healthy kids to perform well in a happy family
so thanks a lot

[Kristin Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I skimmed this book and read the parts that applied to the ages of my kids. It had some good points to consider in disciplining children. I liked how it mentioned not to "accidentally" reward bad behavior - how you shouldn't give in after a tantrum and let the child have what he or she wants. It had some advice about time outs also. We'll see if I can apply any of the info I learned!

[Debora Baird · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a phenomenal parenting book. Most of the stuff I already knew, but for some reason, it helped me finally put it into practice. It is, however, like most self-help books, very redundent and could be condensed into a large pamphlet. But time-out is finally working for us! :)

[Rochelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author is pretty full of himself.
The book is filled with common sense stuff. what do you do when common sense doesn't work?!
I find it pretty insulting that the school guidance counselor recommended it to me....

[Dionne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very practical and helpful! Must read for those preparing for parenthood and already parents. Best if read together as a couple so you can't discuss each others perspectives on child behavior issues, discipline, rewards, etc.

[Hanako · Rating 4 out of 5]

this seems like really good advice - and can actually work with the love and logic books i read - so i think i'll go ahead and mix them together - take what i like best from both - and hope for the best.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need to be the boss!

[Nicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lessons on time out.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silly cover (and interior) art--almost turned me off to this book. This book is like the reader's digest version of behavioral psychology. It's a great book for anyone parenting toddlers and up.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This booked helped me to structure discipline when I am upsest with my kids. I believe it was written in the 80's so the world has changed a bit, but most of the advice holds true today.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information for parents especially regarding discipline.

[Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

learned a few new tricks to this parenting game. I was very amazed how much of this advice I already knew.

[Stephanie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are having problems with your children, this is a must read!

[LaTricia Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lot learned

I picked up a few more pointers to try and see a lot of my mistakes. I will try this soon

[Jordyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

clear, concise (albeit a bit repetitive) way to discipline children w/o trauamatizing them