The simplest, most effective parenting program for raising happy, well-behaved children.

Thomas Phelan, Ph. D. 

Written by an internationally-acclaimed parenting expert, this bestseller compiles two decades of research and experience into an easy-to-use program.   Designed for parents striving to connect more deeply with their children and help them develop into healthy, capable teenagers and adults, this book breaks down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:

1.  Helping children learn to control their emotions, and refrain from negative behavior, including tantrums, whining and sibling rivalry
2. Encouraging good behavior in children, and providing  positive feedback
3. Strengthening relationships with children to  reinforce the natural parent-child bond

Tools for use in virtually every situation are included, as well as real-life stories from parents who have successfully navigated parenting challenges.

Contents:

Part I.  Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting

Chapter 1.  Orientation to the Parenting Profession

Chapter 2.  Your Job as a Parent

Chapter 3.  Challenging the Little Adult Assumption

Chapter 4.  Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes

Part II.  Controlling Obnoxious Behavior:  Parenting Job 1

Chapter 5.  Getting Results through Counting

Chapter 6.  Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge

Chapter 7.  Disciplining Your Child in Public

Real-Life Story 1.  The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist

Chapter 8.  How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting and Lying

Real-Life Story 2.  The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers

Chapter 9.  Getting Started with Counting

Part III.  Managing Testing and Manipulation

Chapter 10.  Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation

Chapter 11.  Tales from the Trenches

Part IV.  Encouraging Good Behavior:  Parenting Job 2

Chapter 12.  Establishing Positive Routines

 Paperback; 288 pages.