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Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasksan adult will ever face. No matter how much you love your child,there will be moments filled with frustration, anger, and evendesperation. There will also be questions: Why does myfour-year-old deliberately lie to me? Why won’t my three-year-oldlisten to me? Should I ever spank my preschooler when she isdisobedient? Over the years, millions of parents just like you havecome to trust the Positive Discipline series and its commonsenseapproach to child-rearing. Now completely updated to report thelatest research in child development and learning, PositiveDiscipline for Preschoolers will teach you how to use methodsto raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful.You’ll find practical solutions for how to:- Avoid the powerstruggles that often come with mastering sleeping, eating, andpotty training - See misbehavior as an opportunity to teachnonpunitive discipline—not punishment - Instill valuable socialskills and positive
