Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids: Practical Ways to Create a Calm and Happy Home

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Kensington Books, 2000 - Family & Relationships - 272 pages
Internationally respected and recognized educator Naomi Drew offers the first proven action plan for conflict resolution by parents at home. The strategies in "Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids" are based on the revolutionary program Drew developed for the classroom. She uses concrete situations, hands-on examples and testimonials from real mothers and fathers to guide parents through:
-- Helping children cope with stress
-- Giving children the skills to talk over problems instead of fighting about them
-- Helping children be calmer, more cooperative and ultimately happier.

This invaluable, accessible resource explains:
-- How to stop angry outbursts and bickering
-- An "on-the-spot" tool to reclaim calmness instantly, any time, any place
-- Kids' favorite ways of cooling off and reducing upset and anger
-- Active listening -- five simple principles that foster understanding and self-esteem
-- Conflict resolution -- six steps for turning tears and frustration into win/win outcomes
-- And much more!

 

Contents

Getting Started
1
Three Essentials for Peaceful Parenting
22
Raising Peaceful Kids
54
Strategies for Positive Discipline
67
Fostering Good Listening Skills
86
How to Deal with AngerYour Own and Your
107
Six Steps to Resolving Conflicts
132
Building Your Childs Emotional Intelligence
160
How to Keep Peace When the Pressures
184
Raising Humane Caring Children
205
A StepbyStep Plan
231
Bibliography
266
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