The Encouraging Parent - Tapa blanda

Introduces a series of simple and effective parenting techniques, based on the principles of positive guidance and mutual respect, designed to help eliminate problem behavior, enhance a child's self-esteem and self-control, and raise responsible, generous, and caring youngsters. Original. 25,000 first printing.

ke to end temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, and other unacceptable behavior without resorting to threats, shouting, or spanking?

Let Dr. Rod Kennedy show you how to become an Encouraging Parent.

Remember that time when you were down on your knees, holding out your arms, and shouting out encouragement as your toddler took those first steps? When your child stumbled and fell, you didn't shout, spank, or reprimand -- you smiled, soothed, encouraged. You motivated your child to succeed. You can recapture that positive and effective attitude and harness it to raise a confident, self-disciplined, and happy child. The first step is to realize that the problem isn't how to "fix" your child, it's to understand how your own attitudes and beliefs get in the way of effective parenting, then learn how to fine-tune your emotional and communication skills.

Based on his popular workshops, which have trained more than 100,000 parents, Dr. Kennedy's book contains a wealt