You Are the Parent. Now It's Time to Take Back the Reins. Is the relationship you have with your child slipping through your grasp? Do your child's behaviors seem out of your control? Are you unhappy with the way you behave as a parent? Have you tried every piece of parenting advice only to feel even closer to failure? Have you thought about giving up and letting others take your parenting reins? As a licensed clinical social worker in private practice,...

Practical, dialogue-based advice for parents of teenagers from the author of the bestselling Get of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? Anthony Wolf applies his philosophy and humor to a wide variety of everyday situations, showing both the way interactions tend to go (not so well) and why, then offers parents a script and guidance on how to achieve the most satisfying outcomes. Wolf deals with all the things that have dramatically...

Offers everyday parenting techniques to support kids ages six to sixteen with Asperger's.

What does it really mean to be a parent? There are many challenges and adjustments that first-time parents face when their baby is born. One family shares the joys and challenges of parenting in this practical and encouraging video. Mom and Dad both discuss the things they have learned and the delights and struggles they have faced as they parent their four children. This relaxed, testimonial-style video shows many real-life family events and covers...

"A guide for parents whose kid(s) have Down syndrome"--

The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the no state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture the...

Does spanking work? What does it teach? One parent contends "If it's good enough for my dad, it's good enough for me." Another ardently opposes spanking, believing "If we don't spank dogs to train them, why do we spank our children?" A child development specialist explores the psychology of spanking and suggests discipline strategies such as redirection, natural and logical outcomes, demonstrations, and time out. Learn: - Some surprising reasons why...