Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds, Third Edition

by Forehand, Rex; Long, Nicholas

• ISBN13: 9780071667821
• ISBN10: 0071667822
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-13
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Whether it's not following instructions, temper tantrums, or other disruptive behaviors, expert child psychologists Rex Forehand, Ph.D., and Nicholas Long, Ph.D., bring you effective strategies-based on 65 years of collective clinical and research experience-for improving your child's behavior with lasting results.

Author Biography

Rex Forehand, Ph.D., is both the Ansbacher and University Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at the University of Vermont. Nicholas Long, Ph.D., is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Understanding Your Strong-Willed Child's Behavior	p. 7
Strong-Willed Behavior and How It All Begins	p. 9
Why Is My Child Becoming Even More Strong-Willed?	p. 15
It Takes More than Just Good Parenting	p. 27
Does My Child Have ADHD?	p. 41
Addressing Strong-Willed Behavior: A Five-Week Program	p. 55
Does My Child's Behavior Really Need to Change?	p. 57
Week 1: Attending	p. 71
Week 2: Rewarding	p. 85
Week 3: Ignoring	p. 103
Week 4: Giving Instructions	p. 113
Week 5: Using Time-Outs	p. 127
Integrating Your Parenting Skills	p. 147
Creating a Strong Foundation for Behavior Change	p. 155
Changing the Nature of Your Family Life	p. 157
Improving Your Communication Skills	p. 177
Developing More Patience	p. 193
Building Positive Self-Esteem	p. 209
Teaching Your Child Basic Social Skills	p. 223
Solving Some Common Behavior Problems: Additional Recommendations	p. 231
Specific Problem Behaviors	p. 233
Temper tantrums
Aggressive behavior
Mealtime behavior problems
Dressing problems
Behavior problems in the car
Bedtime and sleep problems
Lying
Sibling rivalry
Behavior problems at preschool/school
	p. 257
Index	p. 263
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