Taking Charge: Caring Discipline That Works at Home and at School(Fourth Edition)
Who's In Charge? You or the Kids? What do you do when a child: Sasses you? Refuses to mind? Threatens or hurts other children?  Doesn't do assigned schoolwork or chores? Whines and complains?  Constantly interrupts? Won't go to bed? Pouts and sulks? Bosses?  Starts smoking, cutting classes? If the children in your family or classroom are driving  you crazy and you need ideas for getting back in control of the situation, this is the book for you. It is a definitive guide to the art  and skill of disciplining children with love and respect, from ages three through the teens. Taking Charge is based on over forty years of parenting, teaching, and counseling experience, resulting in an overall approach that works! You'll discover how to:Identify the four types of misbehaviors and learn to correct themDefuse children's anger and prevent violent behaviorsStrengthen and enrich adult-child relationshipsTeach children to act responsiblyCreate a cooperative atmosphere in the classroom and at homeKeep from sabotaging yourselfOpen two-way communication with the child's inner selfTeach children to settle their own disputesAvoid power strugglesGive a command so it will be obeyedConvince children they are loved unconditionallySet healthy limitsNurture healthy emotional growth and high self-esteem