Setting Limits with Your StrongWille..., Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D.
Setting Limits with Your StrongWille..., Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D.
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Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child
Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries

Author: Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D.

Narrator: Alan Sklar

Unabridged: 7 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/28/2011

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Does your child constantly misbehave and ignore or refuse your requests? Is your relationship with your child based on conflict instead of mutual respect and cooperation? With the help of this groundbreaking book, you can create a positive, respectful, and rewarding relationship with your child.

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child contains proven techniques and procedures that provide a refreshing alternative to the ineffective extremes of punishment and permissiveness. Parents and teachers alike will discover how to effectively motivate the strong-willed child and achieve cooperation. You will learn how to:
Understand and empathize without giving inHold your ground without threateningRemove daily power struggles between you and your childGive clear, firm messages that your child understands and respectsAnd much more!

About Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D.

Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D., is an educational psychologist and family therapist who founded the Setting Limits program. He is the author of Setting Limits and Setting Limits in the Classroom. Visit him at www.settinglimits.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Beth on April 05, 2014

I found this book utterly amazing. Robert MacKenzie knows exactly what he's talking about when it comes to strong-willed children and how to effectively shape and guide their temperament in the right direction. My oldest son is almost 4 years old. I wouldn't say he is the most stong-willed child the......more

Goodreads review by Tara on August 21, 2008

Perhaps the best parenting book I've read...very clear, precise instructions on how to set limits and stick to them. I identified myself as setting "soft" limits with my kids too often, and now I understand how to be more "firm" but not harsh. I really needed this book, as I have strong-willed child......more

Goodreads review by Karen on May 03, 2014

This book has some good points about getting (older) kids to follow thru on things you want them to do, but... the author seems to think that all strong-willed kids are doing is testing to see at what point the parent will make them stop doing unwanted behaviors. I think that there is a certain amou......more

Goodreads review by KristiemovedtoStoryGraph on December 03, 2008

One of the few books that actually changed my life. For three years I had a "compliant" child and then along came his brother. My husband and I were frustrated with his behavior and we couldn't understand why he just wouldn't listen to us like his brother. This book clearly explained our son's behavi......more

Goodreads review by Erika on July 02, 2010

I thought this was an excellent book full of solid, practical advice to effectively and positively disciplining children. It is targeted for ages 3 to 12. My toddler is almost three and likes to push the limits and test me and this book gave me great suggestions on how to set limits with him. Outlin......more

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