10 Days to a Less Defiant Child The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior

by Bernstein, Jeffrey

• ISBN13: 9781569243015
• ISBN10: 1569243018
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-19
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

Occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon, but when defiant behavior such as tantrums, resistance to chores, and negativity becomes chronic, it can cause big problems within the family. In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, child and family psychologist Dr. Jeff Bernstein has developed a ground-breaking 10-day program to help parents gain back control over their defiant child or teen. This powerful and exceptionally reader-friendly guide explains what causes defiance in kids, why it's so destructive to the family, and shows parents step-by-step how they can end the behavior. Simple-to-follow and extremely effective, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child will bring much-needed relief to the millions of frustrated parents out there living with defiant children.

Author Biography

Jeff Bernstein, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and family therapy in the Philadelphia area who has helped hundreds of defiant children and their families restore their relationships. A well known relationship expert and the author of Why Can't You Read My Mind?, Bernstein has appeared on the Today Show and Court TV, among other venues.

Table of Contents

Introduction: This Is Not What I Expected Parenting to Be Like	xi
Day 1 Grasping Why Your Child Acts Defiant	1	(20)
Day 2 Understanding Your Defiant Child	21	(20)
Day 3 Sidestepping the Yelling Trap	41	(30)
Day 4 Avoiding Power Struggles	71	(26)
Day 5 Reinforcing the Positive Changes in Your Child	97	(28)
Day 6 Dependable Discipline	125	(26)
Day 7 Rallying Family Support	151	(30)
Day 8 Lessening Defiance at School	181	(24)
Day 9 Overcoming Stubborn Obstacles	205	(38)
Day 10 Reducing Defiance for the Long Run	243	(14)
Appendix: Guide to Handling Defiant Students	257	(14)
Sources	271	(2)
Resources	273	(8)
Acknowledgments	281	(2)
Index	283