Common Sense Parenting: A Proven Step-By-Step Guide for Raising Responsible Kids and Creating Happy Families

This book presents effective parenting techniques that have been taught in classes worldwide and proven in thousands of homes. Topics include setting clear expectations, giving positive and negative consequences for behavior, staying calm, teaching self-control, using Effective Praise and Preventive and Corrective Teaching, helping children make decisions and solve problems, reaching goals with charts and contracts, and teaching social skills. Also provided are strategies for dealing with the influence of the media, peer pressure, and problems in school. You will read examples, sample behavior charts, and step-by-step breakdowns of 16 valuable social skills. Rated 'Outstanding' by The Parent Council Winner of The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval