Provides parents, teachers, and counselors with innovative ways to deal with discipline problems and open up communication between child and adult. Innovations discussed include: (1) problem-ownership; (2) I-message; (3) active listening; and (4) brainstorming. Warns against placing labels on childrens' problems. Emphasizes use of positive…

This handbook discusses the various aspects of discipline (defined as the teaching of a child to behave in ways that the parent considers desirable and avoid behaving in ways the parent considers undesirable). The guide discusses the Adlerian approach to disciplining children, which stresses democracy in the family on the basis of the equality of…

Presented in this pamphlet are some guidelines to help parents develop a responsive, flexible parent-child relationship. Based on recent child development theory, this easy-to-read pamphlet offers practical suggestions for developing good self-concept, responsibility, self-confidence, self-discipline, resourcefulness, decision-making and…

This manual describes the Turtle Technique which was developed to help children with behavior problems control their own disruptive behavior. The technique differs from other behavior modification techniques in that it is based upon self-control rather than external control of disruptive behavior. The Turtle Technique first teaches the child how…

Calling into question many of the assumptions underlying classroom discipline, this book offers an alternative vision to traditional classroom management models in which teachers control students by promising them rewards or threaten them with punishment. The introduction takes the position that rather than employ effective discipline measures to…