Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child

Durand, V. Mark PhD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Brookes, Paul H.
ISBN:	1-59857-052-8 (1598570528)
ISBN-13:	978-1-59857-052-6 (9781598570526)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2011
Publish Date:	05/11
Weight:	1.01 Lbs.
Pages:	317
Subject Class:	C-H (Consumer Health)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.

Class Specifications
LC Class:	RJ506
Abstract:	Happier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behavior want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you ll want to share with every family you know, Optimistic Parenting helps moms, dads, and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behavior management. One of the most highly regarded experts on challenging behavior and a parent himself Dr. V. Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. ... Engaging stories from the author s extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behavior management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand s decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children s challenging behaviors and approach the future with optimism and confidence.