Magic Tools for Raising Kids

by Elizabeth Crary, M.S.

illustrated by Rebehah Strecker

About This Book

Five steps to problem solving
Summary

Look for Good Behavior

Give attention
Praise
Reward

Avoid Problems

Make expectations clear
Give two yeses for every no
Change the situation

Set Reasonable Limits

State clear rules
Develop consequences
Follow through

Acknowledge Feelings

Active listening
I-messages
Dealing with feelings

Reduce Power Struggles

Prevention
Give children some power
A Better Way

A Stage or a Problem?

Developmental tasks

Problem Solving in Action

Five steps to problem solving
Your own work sheet
More ideas
What's holding you back?
Congratulations!

Index

Useful for 1–10 years
128 pages
$13.95 paperback
$21.95 library

About the Author:
Elizabeth Crary

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