Your Defiant Child, Second Edition: Eight Steps to Better Behavior [Paperback]

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 behavior 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 behavioral 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.

Mental health professionals, see also the related title,Defiant Children, Third Edition: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training.For a teen focus, see alsoDefiant Teens, Second Edition(for professionals), andYour Defiant Teen, Second Edition(for parents), by Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin.

Winner-- Parents' Choice Approved Award

Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition ofYour Defiant Childsurpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior. --Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

Dr. Barkley is a leader in the field who provides families with proven strategies for dealing with very challenging problems. The entire book reflects his research, experience, and wisdom. The book is informed by feedback from the many parents who have benefited flS