Parenting Your Out-of-Control Child: An Effective, Easy-to-Use Program for Teaching Self-Control

by George M. Kapalka, Mark S. Kiselica (Foreword by)

Most children learn to stop throwing temper tantrums, lying, refusing to go to bed or take a bath at an early age. But some have trouble with impulsivity and self-control, problems that, if left unchecked, can lead to more serious long-term issues that can even cross the line into crime and delinquency. This book offers a sound and safe step-by-step program for heading off conflict and getting your child to cooperate. This step-by-step approach concentrates on the most common out-of-control behaviors the author has encountered in his extensive work with parents and children. It advises you on the finer points of effective discipline, including eye contact, body language, tone of voice, and word choice. You'll learn a uniquely effective strategy for managing an out-of-control the behavior contract. With this technique, you can establish clearly what you expect from your child and make clear the consequences when he or she does-or does not-exercise behavior control. With a little effort and patience and a lot of love, this guide will help you control and find peace with even the most defiant child.

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[madziar · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Niegrzeczne dzieci. 9 kroków do posłuszeństwa" to program przygotowany przez polskiego psychologa klinicznego, pracującego w Stanach, oparty na calożyciowej pracy z dzieckiem - od prostych poleceń dla kilkuletniego malucha aż po bardziej skomplikowane strategie, oparte na starannie wybranych składowych z psychologicznej metody zawierania kontraktu behawioralnego.

[Monett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was very easy to read--not too much clinical "stuff" where you had to read between the lines to get what you need from the book. Divided up into short chapters with "checklists" at the end. Very simple strategies that are easy to implement.

[Missy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice approach to kids, out of control or not. Gives you a glimpse into how a child hears us and tells us parents to slow down, tone down and breathe. Steps work, but you have to do the steps in order, don't skip any or the kids will look at you like "eh?"

[Maria Serafini · Rating 2 out of 5]

la prima parte è interessante, ma poi si trasforma in un sistema di "promesse", punteggi, "ricompense" che a mio parere è poco attuabile nella vita reale, oltre che rischia di insegnare al bambino che ha senso fare le cose solo se c'è qualcosa in cambio...

[Travis]

Chapters I have looked at so far have been very informative.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Practical advice, easy to follow steps.