Your Defiant Child

Synopsis

Written expressly for parents, this book is an accessible adaptation of Dr. Barkley's effective parent training program. The book helps concerned parents understand what causes defiance, when it becomes a problem, and how it can be resolved. Its eight-step program stresses consistency and cooperation, promoting changes through a system of praise, rewards, and mild punishment. Readers benefit from concrete guidelines for establishing clear patterns of discipline and communicating with children on a level they can understand.