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Product Identifiers

PublisherBrookes Publishing

ISBN-101598570528

ISBN-139781598570526

eBay Product ID (ePID)103007600

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOptimistic Parenting : Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child

SubjectParenting / General, Children with Special Needs, Developmental / Child, Emotions

Publication Year2011

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Self-Help, Psychology

AuthorVincent M. Durand

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight16.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2011-001802

ReviewsI can assure you every person caring or working for a child regardless of age or abilities will benefit from V. Mark Durand'e(tm)s optimistic parenting advice . . . The author'e(tm)s friendly, conversational style of writing brings the reader on board feeling that a friend is giving him parenting advice. Optimistic Parenting receives five STARS from Special Needs Book Review for the quality of the content and organization of this book!

Dewey Edition22

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal618.92/89

SynopsisHappier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behavior want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you'll want to share with every family you know, Optimistic Parenting helps moms, dads, and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions--a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behavior management. One of the most highly regarded experts on challenging behavior--and a parent himself--Dr. V. Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. With keen insight, gentle humor, and practical tools and strategies, Durand guides parents step by step through the process of pinpointing the "why" behind challenging behavior tuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talk understanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their child interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive ones achieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needs using effective emergency strategies when quick behavior intervention is needed implementing long-term strategies for lasting behavior improvements weaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactions addressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitions increasing mindfulness and parenting "in the moment" Engaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behavior management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents--and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them--this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviors and approach the future with optimism and confidence., Happier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behavior want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you'll want to share with every family you know, "Optimistic Parenting" helps moms, dads, and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behavior management. One of the most highly regarded experts on challenging behavior and a parent himself Dr. V. Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. With keen insight, gentle humor, and practical tools and strategies, Durand guides parents step by step through the process of pinpointing the "why" behind challenging behaviortuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talkunderstanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their childinterrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive onesachieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needsusing effective emergency strategies when quick behavior intervention is neededimplementing long-term strategies for lasting behavior improvementsweaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactionsaddressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitionsincreasing mindfulness and parenting "in the moment"Engaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behavior management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviors and approach the future with optimism and confidence. ", Happier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behaviour want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you'll want to share with every family you know, Optimistic Parenting helps parents and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions - a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behaviour management. With keen insight, gentle humour, and practical tools and strategies, Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. He guides parents step by step through the process of: * Pinpointing the "why" behind challenging behaviour. * Tuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talk. * Understanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their child. * Interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive ones. * Achieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needs. * Using effective emergency strategies when quick behaviour intervention is needed. * Implementing long-term strategies for lasting behaviour improvements. * Weaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactions. * Addressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitions. * Increasing mindfulness and parenting "in the moment". Engaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behaviour management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents - and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them - this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviours and approach the future with optimism and confidence., Unlock the secrets to confident, skillful, and positive parenting with this strategy-filled guide from a top behavior expert. Parents of children with a range of challenging behaviors and special needs

LC Classification NumberRJ506.B44D895 2011