I have been reading this book and I LOVE IT! I'm only half way thru it and I have practiced the concepts in my home with Steve, Hunter and me and they really work. Below is some info on the book. I'm not a huge book reader so when I find something I like I just had to pass it on. Hugs to all you special moms out there!
Synopsis
Dr. Sal Severe maintains that "children learn what they live -- your children do as you do." Based on Dr. Severe's more than twenty years of experience as a school psychologist and parenting workshop leader, How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! shows why a child's behavior is often a reflection of the parents' behavior, and how, by making changes themselves, parents can achieve dramatic results in their children.
Instead of focusing on what children do wrong, this book teaches you what you can do right, by emphasizing the positive (reinforcing good behavior instead of criticizing your child), by being consistent (not giving in to misbehavior just to placate your child), and by being more patient, recognizing that children often operate on a different time schedule. It teaches you how to teach your children to behave, to listen -- the first time -- and to be more cooperative. It shows you how to manage your anger and how to prevent arguments and power struggles.
Dr. Severe also provides concrete strategies for dealing with common problems: solving homework hassles, ending tantrums (especially in public places), avoiding the temptation to give in to your child when you're exhausted, creating reasonable rules for every age, and making sure to take time for children even when you and your spouse are working full time. These methods are well tested, and are inspired by stories and ideas that Dr. Severe has gleaned from parents in his workshops over many years.
Originally self-published, this book has already helped hundreds of thousands of parents to make discipline simpler and their lives easier. It will help you, too. As a successful parent, you will teach your children important life skills -- and you will enjoy your children all the more.
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Biography
Dr. Sal Severe is the clinical director of Flor del Sol alternative school in Phoenix, Arizona. A school psychologist for more than twenty-five years, he is the president of the Arizona Association of School Psychologists. He is on the advisory board of Parents Magazine, is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, and leads parenting workshops all over the country. Dr. Severe is also the author of How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will, Too!
