Noting that current use of the disciplinary technique of timeout is often punitive, counterproductive, and damaging to children, this book presents suggestions to parents and teachers for making timeout a positive, motivating experience. Timeout, when used in combination with other techniques, can empower children to learn self control and self…

Based originally on the work of the Austrian psychiatrist, Alfred Adler, work which was further developed by Rudolph Dreikurs, this book Dreikurs, this book offers solutions to specific child discipline problems. Part I focuses on effective discipline in the home. These topics are covered: fundamentals of practical parenting; problems of routine…

This book assists in understanding and using the theories and techniques offered in the book "Effective Discipline in the Home and School" (1990). This book suggests where and when to start, how to put the ideas and methods into use, clarifying important steps, and giving step-by-step ways to put into effect each of the essential skills. In Part…