Parent Power: Bringing Up Responsible Children and Teenagers: 9 (Family Matters) - Softcover

" indispensable guide " (Irish Times, 14 January 2003) ...a good guide for this tricky stage" (The Sun, 29th September 2004)

This is a step-by-step guide to bringing up happy, responsible children...One of the greatest challenges any parent will face, is teaching their children the difference between right and wrong and helping them to learn good social behaviour, whilst maintaining a satisfying, loving relationship. Today, more than ever before, parents are concerned about their children's behaviour and its effect not only on the child, but also upon society. This step-by-step guide provides well researched information for parents who want to positively encourage their children and teenagers to behave well and to achieve their full potential. It is a practical guide which incorporates plenty of useful advice on issues such as: providing positive attention for children; using rewards; communicating effectively; empowering teenagers; and, negotiating rules and boundaries.