Taming the Spirited Child: Strategies for Parenting Challenging Children Without Breaking Their Spirits
Popkin Ph.D., Michael H.
ISBN 10: 0743286898 ISBN 13: 9780743286893
Published by Touchstone, 2007
Used
Soft cover
From
More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 30 November 2010
This specific item is no longer available.
About this Item
Description:
. . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # WAL-X-2e-01918
Synopsis:
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.
About the Author: MICHAEL POPKIN, Ph.D., is the founder and president of Active Parenting Publishers, helping millions of parents to develop cooperation, responsibility, and courage in their children. Dr. Popkin lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his family. To find out more please visit his website at www.activeparenting.com.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: Taming the Spirited Child: Strategies for ...
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good