Raising a self-disciplined child : help your child become more responsible, confident, and resilient / Robert Brooks & Sam Goldstein.
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TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2007.Description: x, 291 p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0071411968
- 9780071411967
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 649.64 B873 | Available | 33111005012824 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Hands-on, caring advice to make your child gratifyingly, skillfully independent."
-- Kirkus Reviews
Learn to raise a self-disciplined child is confident, independent . . . and happy.
Raising a Self-Disciplined Child is the groundbreaking book parents have been waiting for--a remarkably positive approach to a style of discipline that builds children up-from the acclaimed authors of Raising Resilient Children . Filled with realistic, practical strategies and sample scenarios, it shows you how to teach your child, ages 6 through 16, the value of self-control, self-reliance, and self-assurance: the all-important skills that will last him a lifetime.
Praise for Raising Resilient Children
"Practical and clear in its suggestions, direct and supportive in its tone, Raising Resilient Children is the perfect book for parents searching for a caring method to help their children grow into healthy, loving, and mature adults."
--William Pollack, Ph.D., author of Real Boys
"Brooks and Goldstein help mothers and fathers focus on their child's strengths, not on his or her weaknesses. The result is a happier, more resilient child."
--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of Raising Cain
Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-286) and index.
Developing self-discipline in our children -- The mindset for effective discipline -- Helping your child take control -- Teaching your child to solve problems -- Showing your child that he or she is competent -- Teaching your child how to react to mistakes -- Helping your child cope with doubts and disappointments -- Responding constructively when life seems unfair -- Encouraging your child to make a difference -- The lessons and power of self-discipline.