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