Summary
Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking offers effective, practical, nonviolent options for correcting the most common behavior problems of preschoolers. You will learn how to deal with misbehavior including temper tantrums, whining, negativity, sibling rivalry, possessiveness, aggressive behavior, resisting bedtime, playing with food, and many more problems -- without shouting or spanking. The authors' advice will help you be a more effective parent and discipline your child in a loving yet firm way, without damaging self-esteem or natural curiosity about the world. This easy-to-use text has been formatted like a first-aid manual for handling misbehavior. It has already helped over 700,000 parents.
Author Biography
Jerry L. Wyckoff, Ph.D., and Barbara Unell are the authors of How to Discipline Your Six to Twelve Year Old, 20 Teachable Virtues, and The Eight Seasons of Parenthood. Dr. Wyckoff, a former college professor and lecturer, is a licensed psychologist who has worked with children and families for over forty years. He is the father of two adult children. Unell, a parent educator, journalist, and former columnist for the Kansas City Star, is a founder of Twins magazine and the school-based character-education program "Kindness is Contagious...Catch It!" She is the mother of two adult children.
Table of Contents
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| Introduction |
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Parenthood Is Naturally Problematic |
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The ABCs of Disciplined Parenting |
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Shouting and Spanking Are Counterproductive |
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The Differences between Boys and Girls |
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The Transition to Elementary School for You and Your Child |
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Milestones of Development |
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12 | (1) |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (4) |
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29 | (3) |
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32 | (3) |
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Demanding to Do Things Themselves |
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35 | (4) |
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39 | (3) |
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Fighting Cleanup Routines |
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42 | (4) |
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46 | (3) |
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Getting Out of Bed at Night |
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49 | (3) |
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52 | (5) |
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Interacting with Strangers |
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57 | (3) |
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60 | (3) |
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63 | (4) |
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67 | (5) |
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72 | (4) |
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76 | (3) |
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79 | (4) |
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91 | (4) |
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95 | (3) |
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Pretending to Use Weapons |
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106 | (4) |
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110 | (4) |
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114 | (4) |
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122 | (3) |
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125 | (3) |
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128 | (4) |
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132 | (4) |
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140 | (4) |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (3) |
| Appendix I: Childproofing Checklist |
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150 | (2) |
| Appendix II: Is My Child Hyperactive? |
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| References |
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| Index |
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