Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Chores Can Help Your Child Learn about Teamwork and a Strong Work Ethic.

Chart Your Child's Accomplishments with a Chore Chart.

Help Your Child Kick the Thumb-Sucking Habit.

Hobbies are Healthy.

Interrupt Your Child's Interruption Habit.

Productive and Positive Potty Training.

Providing a Safe and Secure Home for Your Child.

Tactics for Tackling a Toddler's Temper Tantrum.

Take the Bite out of Your Toddler's Biting Problem.

The Family that Eats Together Stays Healthy Together.

The Importance of a Regular Routine to Your Child.

The Positive Influence of Being Involved in Your Child's Education.

The Truth about Lying.

The Whys of Whining.

Training the Fussy Eater.

Chapter 2: Issues.

Teach Your Child to Give Respect, and They'll Gain Respect in Return.

Teach Children to Respect by Treating Them with Respect.

Successful Two-Way Communications with Your Child.

The Detrimental Effects of Verbal Abuse and How to Stop the Cycle.

Our Ever-Changing Role as a Parent.

Chapter 3: Rules and Discipline.

The Keys to Effective Discipline.

Handling Conflict about Rule Enforcement at Home.

Clear Expectations Make Discipline Easier.

"Because" Just Isn't the Answer.

Consistency is Key to Successful Discipline.

Another Key to Successful Discipline: Follow-Through.

The Process of Negotiating the Rules with Your Child.

Harsh Discipline: Does it do more Harm than Good?

Physical Punishment Is Ineffective and Harmful

Present a Unified Parental Front When Disciplining Your Child.

Time Outs Help Reinforce Positive Behavior and Discourage Misbehaving.

Positive Discipline without Hurting Your Child.

The Importance of Crystal-Clear Rules for Your Child.

Chapter 4: Self Esteem.

Building Your Child’s Self Esteem.

Constructing Your Child's Healthy Sense of Self Esteem.

Encourage Your Child to Feel Important

Positive Praise for Your Child's Pride.

Protect Your Child's Emotional Well-Being.

You Can't Spoil a Child through Love.