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Parenting that works : building skills that last a lifetime /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Christophersen, Edward R.
Other Authors: Vanscoyoc, Susan Mortweet
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2003]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Parenting.
Child rearing.
Child Rearing.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • PART I: BUILDING EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS: Teaching your child what is important
  • Providing positive feedback
  • Communicating with your child
  • Disciplining your child effectively
  • Building parent coping skills
  • PART II: SPECIAL PARENTING TOPICS: Managing your child's behavior away from home
  • Getting the most out of toys, games, and sports
  • Dealing with divorce
  • PART III: BUILDING YOUR CHILD'S SKILLS: Building self-quieting skills
  • Encouraging independent play skills
  • PART IV: SPECIAL CHILD TOPICS: Establishing bedtime
  • Facilitating toilet training
  • Discouraging aggression
  • Coping with whining and tantrums
  • Final thoughts.