For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the goldstandard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now JaneNelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven,has written a revised and expanded edition. The key to positivediscipline is not punishment, she tells us, but mutual respect.Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be both firm and kind, sothat any child-from a three-year-old toddler to a rebelliousteenager-can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline with noloss of dignity. Inside you'll discover how to - bridge communication gaps - defuse power struggles - avoid the dangers of praise - enforce your message of love - build on strengths, not weaknesses - hold children accountable with their self-respect intact - teach children not what to think but how to think - win cooperation at home and at school - meet the special challenge of teen misbehavior "It is not easy to improve a classic book, but Jane

All parents share the same goal—to give their kids the best ofeverything. But despite our good intentions, the life-enhancingabundance we heap on our children is often more than they need orcan handle, and we cross the line into overindulgence. In How MuchIs Enough?, parenting experts Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson,and David Bredehoft explain for the first time how giving childrentoo much, over-nurturing them, and providing them with softstructure will prevent them from learning many of the importantlife skills they need to become happy, healthy adults. Filled withsmart advice, real-life stories, and effective strategies, How MuchIs Enough? tells you everything you need to know to avoid—orrepair—the damage overindulgence causes, including: ? How to figure out if you’re being overindulgent and ways toact differently ? How to teach your child what "enough" means ? Tips on establishing firm rules and structure ? How to instill responsibility and independence in yourkids ? What to do w

畅销美国400多万册，被翻译成16种语言畅销全球； 让数百万孩子、父母和老师受益终身的经典之作； 自1981年本书第一版出版以来，《正面管教》已经成为管教孩子的 黄金准则 简 尼尔森 教育学博士、杰出的心理学家 在本书中告诉21世纪的父母和老师们： 惩罚和娇纵为什么对孩子都不好，并且不管用？ 怎样用既不惩罚又不娇纵的正面管教方法培养孩子受益终生的良好品质？ 如何用正面管教方法自动消除孩子的不良行为？ 如何赢得孩子与父母和老师的合作？ 如何消解大人与孩子之间的权力之争？ 超级父母 对孩子会有什么危害？ 各种性格的父母对孩子会有什么正反两方面的影响？父母如何发挥自己性格中的优点，避免缺点给孩子造成的不良影响？ 老师们如何避免对孩子造成管教问题？ 从3岁到青春期的十几岁的孩子以及孩子的父母和老师，都将

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Are two-year-olds really so terrible, or does the world have aslightly skewed view of this sometimes difficult, sometimesadorable lot? Drs. Ames and Ilg, recognized worldwide asauthorities on child behavior and development, offer parentspractical advice and enlightening psychological insights onchildren this age. What are two-year-old girls and boys thinking and feeling? How dothey see others around them? With humor and compassion, the authorsdescribe the general characteristics of these complex toddlers:their physical growth trends, their emotional and psychologicalmaturation. Also included are insights into how two-year-oldsbehave with family and other children, and advice on how to handlethem, as well as tings to avoid. Included in this book: ? A two-year-old’s view of the world—and himself ? Bath and dressing routines ? Sex differences ? Stories from real life ? A list of age-appropriate toys and books ? A bibliography for parents “Louise Bates Ames and her colleagues synthesize a lifetime

Today’s busier, faster, supersized society is waging anundeclared war . . . on childhood. As the pace of life acceleratesto hyperspeed–with too much stuff, too many choices, and too littletime–children feel the pressure. They can become anxious, havetrouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed withbehavioral problems. Now, in defense of the extraordinary power ofless, internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Paynehelps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom thatall kids need, allowing their children’s attention to focus andtheir individuality to flourish. Based on Payne’s twenty year’s experience successfully counselingbusy families, Simplicity Parenting teaches parents how to worryand hover less–and how to enjoy more. For those who want to slowtheir children’s lives down but don’t know where to start, Payneoffers both inspiration and a blueprint for change. · Streamline your home environment. The average child has morethan 150 toys.

The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawnchildren is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experiencedbullying, violence (real or in the media), abuse or sexualmolestation. Many other kids have been traumatized from more“ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures,accidents, loss and divorce. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends alifeline to parents who wonder how they can help their worried andtroubled children now. It offers simple but powerful tools to keepchildren safe from danger and to help them “bounce back” afterfeeling scared and overwhelmed. No longer will kids have to bepassive prey to predators or the innocent victims of life’scircumstances. In addition to arming parents with priceless protectivestrategies, best-selling authors Dr. Peter A. Levine and MaggieKline offer an antidote to trauma and a recipe for creatingresilient kids no matter what misfortune has besieged them.Trauma-Proofing Your Kids is a treasure trove of simple-to-follow“st

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A three-year-old is a real puzzle to parents, sometimesanxious to please and befriend, sometimes strong-willed anddifficult to get along with. At the heart of the three-year-old’spersonality is often an emotional insecurity—and this causes a hostof problems for parents! Drs. Ames and Ilg, recognized authoritieson child behavior and development, help parents understand what’sgoing on inside that three-year-old head, what problems childrenhave, and how to cope with the toddler who is sometimes friend,sometimes enemy. Included in this book: · Jealousy of a new sibling · Toilet training · How to improve a child’s eating habits · Friendships with peers · Common fears · Developing language skills · Nursery school · Books for parents and three-year-olds “Louise Bates Ames and her colleagues synthesize a lifetime ofobservation of children, consultation, and discussion with parents.These books will help parents to better understand th

From "Goo" to Gab — Guiding Your Child to EffectiveCommunication The first five years of a child's life are the most critical forspeech and language development, and, as a parent, you are yourchild's primary language role model. So what are the best ways tohelp your child develop the all-important skill of communication?Fun, easy, and engaging, this book shows you how! Inside, you'lldiscover all of the essential steps and checkpoints from birththrough age five, tips to help your child progress on schedule, andeasy methods to: · Evaluate and monitor your child's language development · Understand and deal with environmental impacts such astelevision and cultural styles · Recognize the signs of language development problems · And much, much more!

A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The12th title in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book ofPregnancy is destined to become a classic literary companion forany expectant mom. Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essayson the subject of birth and pregnancy, this heartwarming anthologyis also peppered with fascinating customs and rituals from aroundthe world, time-honored home remedies, delightful old wives' tales,nutritious recipes, and wonderful crafts and activities. The turnof each page brings something interesting and entertaining to read,to do, or to learn. Illustrated throughout with the same period artand ephemera that has become the signature of this series, theimagery is both charming and elegant. A visual and editorial feast,The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is simply the perfect gift for anymom to-be. Featuring: 8 literary excerpts and short stories,including The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Delusions of Granma byCarrie Fisher, and The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mar