Written by experts, this guide to raising well-balanced children explores the role of over-indulgence in ruining a child's life while providing insights into the parents' proper role in caring for their children. Original.

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Product Description: Time-outs are a great way to handle misbehavior -- but sometimes they don't do the job. When parents feel frustrated, angry, helpless or scared because this traditional tool doesn't work, they can add Time-In.Parents can use "time-in" when they want children to: -- Listen and think; -- Change their behavior in a positive way; -- Pay attention to what they or others need; and-- Correct something they've done wrong...read more

Product Description: Strong self-esteem is a critical ingredient for human happiness--and its development begins at home in the nurturing interactions between children and adults. Clarke's unique approach to building self-esteem begins with her belief that this is indeed a "family affair...read more

Product Description: Nervous about leading a group? Parent educator Jean Illsley Clarke is a pro at leading groups and she can help even novices learn: What makes a good meeting; What makes an effective leader; How to avoid sabotaging yourself; How to maximize group dynamics; Ground rules that keep meetings on track; and How to handle people who want to use YOUR meeting for THEIR agendas...read more

Provides guidance in developing parenting skills, illustrates the effects of parental behavior on children, and presents guidelines for implementing discipline

Explains how to set an example for one's children, reinforce positive values, counteract peer pressure, and find community support groups

Parents offer possible solutions concerning breast-feeding, bonding, grandparents, siblings, safety, tantrums, sleep, toilet training, discipline, responsibility, and eating habits

Parents provide suggestions concerning rules, discipline, responsibility, siblings, school, values, self-esteem, drugs, parent-child relations, curfews, and chores