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by Sara Au, Peter L. Stavinoha
Stress-Free Discipline
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Introduction and Philosophy
PART I Understand Discipline from the Inside Out
1 Decode Your Child’s Behavior
Most Problem Behavior Is Normal
Develop Awareness of Influences That Lead to Bad (and Good) Behavior
Understand Your Child’s Motives
Behavior = Communication
2 Apply Universal Strategies
Cultivate a Positive Relationship with a Time-In
Role-Model Good Behavior
Prioritize Your Absolutes
Give Good Directions
Enforce Limits and Roles
Redirect Your Child’s Focus
Act Like a Coach
Hold Practice Sessions
Ignore the Problem Behavior
Disengage from Behavior Out of Your Control
Yell Sparingly
Praise Positive Behavior
Offer Positive Reinforcement or Rewards
Use Negative Consequences Through Punishment
Call a Time-Out
Insist on an Apology and Restitution
PART II Dealing with Areas of Common Difficulty
3 Tantrums
Understand the Source of Tantrums by Age
Manage Contributing Factors
Deal with Tantrums
Use Coaching and Practice Session Strategies at the Grocery Store
Use Disengaging Strategy
Understand the Violent Tantrum
Reset a Negative Relationship
4 Homework
Understand Learning Styles
Instill a Motivation for Learning
Establish a Process for Working Independently
Use Positive Reinforcement
Effect of Negative Consequences
Avoid Unintended Consequences
Work with Your Gifted Child
5 Mealtime
Manage Mealtime Meltdowns
Establish a Mealtime Routine and Use Redirection
Institute Rules and Use Reinforcement and Restitution
Get Your Children to Eat New Foods
Develop Strategies for Eating Out at Restaurants
6 Bedtime
Your Child’s Sleep Is Very Important
Use Universal Strategies for Bedtime
Contend with Childhood Nightmares
7 Attitude
Contend with Hot-Button Behaviors and Judgment Calls
Understand the Intent Behind Behaviors
Use Strategies for Battling Attitude Behaviors
PART III Develop Positive Characteristics
8 Impact Your Child’s Social Development and Peer Influence
Promote Positive Social Relationships with Peers
Manage Access to Peer Influencers
Combat Negative Peer-Group Behaviors
Use Strategies When Your Child Has Peer-Group Problems
Handle Sibling Rivalry
9 Instill Resilience and Grit in Your Child
Let Your Child Experience Failure
Grit Doesn’t Mean Being as Tough as Nails
Have Confidence and Use Praise
Problem-Solve Like a Role Model
Store Up Reserves of Resilience for Challenging Times
PART IV Recognize Red Flags
10 Manage Situations That Increase Family Stress
Recognize the Symptoms of Stress
Maintain Normalcy
Separation or Divorce
Long-Distance Parenting
Illness
Financial Problems
Moving to a New Home or School
New Baby
11 Find Professional Help for Your Family
Determine Whom to Turn to for Help
How to Decide to Call a Professional
Recognize When a Behavior Is a Serious Concern
12 Conclusion
Index
About the Authors
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