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Redirecting Children's Behavior

Strategies for Creating Connection, Cooperation, and Courage
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Redirecting Children's Behavior by Kathryn J. Kvols offers practical strategies for positive parenting techniques to guide children's behaviour towards cooperation and mutual respect. The book focuses on understanding children's needs and emotions while providing clear, nurturing guidance, aiming to foster a harmonious and loving family environment. It encourages a proactive approach to handling common behavioural challenges with empathy and understanding.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in effective parenting techniques that promote positive behaviour in children. It offers practical advice for parents and educators looking to redirect children's energy in constructive ways, fostering cooperation and understanding in family dynamics. Ideal for those passionate about child development and nurturing an encouraging home environment.

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"Parents are looking for alternatives to rewarding, nagging, threatening, and taking away privileges. Redirecting Children's Behavior is their comprehensive guide to creating a family life that is close, cooperative, and respectful."--

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"The best, most useful book on parenting I've ever read." - Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Parents are looking for alternatives to rewarding, nagging, threatening, and taking away privileges. Redirecting Children's Behavior is their comprehensive guide to creating a family life that is close, cooperative, and respectful.

Guiding parents of children from 18 months to 18 years, author and expert Kathryn J. Kvols provides:

  • How to establish and maintain a growth mindset.
  • Tips to help you and your child manage emotions effectively.
  • Steps to set clear limits and follow through.
  • How to move beyond using consequences to implement change.
  • New ways to enhance the parent/child connection through even the most difficult altercations.
  • And much more!

Based on more than thirty years of experience teaching parenting courses, Redirecting Children's Behavior is filled with real-life examples from thousands of parents and professionals using these principles.

The tools are easy, practical, and can be implemented immediately to create the family life you want and deserve.

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Redirecting Children's Behavior is highly regarded by readers for its practical strategies that effectively address common parenting challenges. It is praised for empowering parents to foster better communication and understanding within families, promoting growth and peaceful conflict resolution. The book is recognised for its useful insights that cater to real family dynamics and everyday dilemmas.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641607612

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Edition: Fourth Edition, Fourth edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Kathryn J. Kvols is an international parent educator, workshop leader, and speaker. She is the president of the Academy for Parent Education and Coaching, a worldwide parent training network that teaches skill-building strategies to families. She lives in Gainesville, Florida.

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