Well Behaved Children : 100 Tips from Parents Who Have Them

by Doiron, Devra E.

• ISBN13: 9780967861500
• ISBN10: 0967861500
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Seaview Pr

Summary

Well-Behaved Children -- 100 Tips from Parents Who Have Them contains the wisdom of parenting experts with no bachelor degrees, master degrees or Ph.D.'s in child psychology. However, they have what's 100 times more important -- great kids everyone wishes they had.

Table of Contents

One: Basic Concepts

Start Immediately

Understand the Law of Reinforcement

Reinforce Good Behavior

Make Clear Rules

Be Consistent

Don't Lose Control

Never Make Idle Threats

Be Firm, Not Dominating

One Warning, Then the Judgement

Each Child is Different

Change When Necessary

Discipline Equals Love

Never Discipline in Anger

Time-out

Length of a Time-out

Three Strikes, You're Out

Creative Discipline

Incentives

Reward Quickly

Choose Your Battles Carefully

Build Self-Esteem

Teach Them Self-Control

The Punishment Should Fit the Crime

Two: Family Relations

Earn Your Child's Respect

Don't Be Manipulated

Communicate Respectfully

Admit When You're Wrong

Both Parents in Agreement

No Name Calling

Examine Your Priorities

Family Meetings

Everyone Helps

Keeping the Faith

Encourage Hugs

Love Your Child Unconditionally

Insist on Good Manners

Three: Young Children

Teach the Meaning of ``No''

Discipline for Toddlers

Set Boundaries for Young Children

Sharing

No Counting

No Yelling

Temper Tantrums

Tantrums in Public

Whining

Hitting

Tattling

Biting

Excessive Crying

Fighting Over Toys

Coming When Called

Discipline While on the Phone

Restaurant Behavior

Boredom

Excess Energy

Don't Try to Reason with a Toddler

Give Choices

Quiet Time

Pay Attention

Bedtime Woes

What Time is Bedtime?

Lights Out

Bedtime is Not a Social Hour

Caring for Younger Siblings

Taking Care of Themselves

Five-Minute Warning

Immaturity or Willful Disobedience?

Traveling

Picky Eaters

Save it for Later

Nuritious Foods First

Cleaning the Plate

Limit the Sugar

Food Allergies

Disruptive Behavior in a Group

Discipline in Public

Keep Them Fed and Rested

Four: Older Children

Sibling Rivalry

Balance & Moderation

Being Considerate of Others

The Oldest Child

Discipline Privately

Don't Nag

Suffering the Consequences

Allowances Should be Earned

Taking a Stand

Laziness

Discuss Improvement

Constant Requests

Television Influence

Internet Influence

Put Them to Work

Fashion Battles

Bad Attitudes

Don't Overindulge Them

Mutual Benefits

Express Gratitude

Cleaning Their Rooms

No Arguments

Don't Expect Perfection