Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior

Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" 5 to 12 year old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical and doable: and leads to lasting behaviour change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can:

• Harness the power of positive attention and praise.
• Use rewards and incentives effectively.
• Stay calm and consistent—even on the worst of days.
• Establish a time-out system that works.
• Target behavioural issues at home, in school, and in public places.

Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids.

Helpful questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I. Getting to Know Your Defiant Child

1. "Is Something Wrong with My Child?"
2. "Why Is This Happening to My Family?"
3. "What Should I Do about It?"
4. Words to Live By: The Foundation of Better Behavior

II. Getting Along with Your Defiant Child

5. Step 1: Pay Attention!
6. Step 2: Start Earning Peace and Cooperation with Praise
7. Step 3: When Praise Is Not Enough, Offer Rewards
8. Step 4: Use Mild Discipline—Time-Out and More
9. Step 5: Use Time-Out with Other Misbehavior
10. Step 6: Think Aloud and Think Ahead—What to Do in Public
11. Step 7: Help the Teacher Help Your Child
12. Step 8: Moving toward a Brighter Future

Resources