Reviews"I adore the real strategies and know parents will be so grateful for the positive spin on 'spirit.' This is one of the best parenting books for raising challenging children." -- Michele Borba, Ed.D., author ofNo More Misbehavin', "Finally, a fresh approach to the whole 'difficult child' category. In this insightful and moving work, Michael Popkin shows parents the positive potential of these spirited children without making excuses for their behavior. His 'taming' methods are as humane as they are effective." -- Thom Hartmann, author of "Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception", "Finally, a fresh approach to the whole 'difficult child' category. In this insightful and moving work, Michael Popkin shows parents the positive potential of these spirited children without making excuses for their behavior. His 'taming' methods are as humane as they are effective."-- Thom Hartmann, author ofAttention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception, "I adore the real strategies and know parents will be so grateful for the positive spin on 'spirit.' This is one of the best parenting books for raising challenging children." -- Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of "No More Misbehavin'", "Finally, a fresh approach to the whole 'difficult child' category. In this insightful and moving work, Michael Popkin shows parents the positive potential of these spirited children without making excuses for their behavior. His 'taming' methods are as humane as they are effective." -- Thom Hartmann, author ofAttention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception, "I adore the real strategies and know parents will be so grateful for the positive spin on 'spirit.' This is one of the best parenting books for raising challenging children."-- Michele Borba, Ed.D., author ofNo More Misbehavin', "I adore the real strategies and know parents will be so grateful for the positive spin on 'spirit.' This is one of the best parenting books for raising challenging children." -- Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of No More Misbehavin', "Finally, a fresh approach to the whole 'difficult child' category. In this insightful and moving work, Michael Popkin shows parents the positive potential of these spirited children without making excuses for their behavior. His 'taming' methods are as humane as they are effective." -- Thom Hartmann, author of Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception, "This text should be required reading for anyone responsible for children. As a pediatrician, I know that captivating the difficult-to-manage child's spirit and redirecting that energy into positive thoughts and actions can go a long way towards improving social outcomes."-- Dr. Melina McVicar, professor of Clinical Pediatrics, New York Medical College, "This text should be required reading for anyone responsible for children. As a pediatrician, I know that captivating the difficult-to-manage child's spirit and redirecting that energy into positive thoughts and actions can go a long way towards improving social outcomes." -- Dr. Melina McVicar, professor of Clinical Pediatrics, New York Medical College
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal649/.64
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION1DO YOU HAVE A SPIRITED CHILD?2THE SPIRIT OF THE CHILD3TAMING VERSUS BREAKING4THE TAMER AS FRIEND5THE DYNAMICS OF POWER6DISCIPLINE: SHOWDOWN AT THE OK CORRAL7ADVANCED DISCIPLINE: HEADING THEM OFF AT THE PASS8FLAC: THE ULTIMATE DISCIPLINE TOOL9A LUMP OF SUGAR CALLED ENCOURAGEMENT10ANGER, TANTRUMS, AND THE RUSTLING OF REASON11"PALMS UP," PARDNER12USING OUTSIDE RESOURCES: CALLING IN THE CAVALRY13BEYOND TAMING: FREE THE HORSES14MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE CORRAL: YOUR TAMING PLAN IN ACTION Conclusion253Resources255Acknowledgments257Index261
SynopsisDo you dread parent-teacher conferences? Does your child really know how to push your hot button? Has your child been labeled "defiant" or "rebellious"? Here are proven strategies that have helped millions to tame -- not break -- a spirited child. Parents are often faced with scary labels for their children, such as attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder, or hyperactivity. In this uniquely prescriptive guide, leading parenting expert Dr. Michael Popkin shows parents how to think differently about so-called problem children. The effective strategies within this guide will quiet the difficulties spirited children have at home and school while exposing the unique, special gifts they possess. Develop a relationship with your spirited child by: -- Building relationship skills -- Disciplining with encouragement -- Balancing the power dynamic -- Curbing tantrums effectively With step-by-step methods for every type of misbehavior and every child's unique personality, this comprehensive guide will help parents cultivate their child's spark, not extinguish it -- and reach beyond depressing labels for their beloved children., Do you dread parent-teacher conferences? Does your child really know how to push your hot button? Has your child been labeled "defiant" or "rebellious"? Here are proven strategies that have helped millions to tame--not break--a spirited child. Parents are often faced with scary labels for their children, such as attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder, or hyperactivity. In this uniquely prescriptive guide, leading parenting expert Dr. Michael Popkin shows parents how to think differently about so-called problem children. The effective strategies within this guide will quiet the difficulties spirited children have at home and school while exposing the unique, special gifts they possess. Develop a relationship with your spirited child by: -Building relationship skills -Disciplining with encouragement -Balancing the power dynamic -Curbing tantrums effectively With step-by-step methods for every type of misbehavior and every child's unique personality, this comprehensive guide will help parents cultivate their child's spark, not extinguish it--and reach beyond depressing labels for their beloved children., A pioneer parent educator presents his comprehensive and prescriptive program for helping spirited children live more peacefully in the family and in the world.
LC Classification NumberHQ773.P665 2007x