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READ
Chapter
1: Touring The Parent's Toolshop FREE
STEP A: PREVENTION TOOLBOX
Chapter 2: Foundation-Building Toolset: Establishing
a Common Language • What Are Our Parenting Goals? • Parenting Styles • Parenting
as a Team • Attitude Adjustment Tools
Chapter 3: The Universal Blueprint: Balancing Logic
and Emotion • ABC-123-D Steps • Types of Problems • Identifying Problem
Types • Tips for Tots to Teens • Nobody Said Parenting Was Easy
Chapter 4: Self-Esteem Toolset: What Is Self-Esteem?
• Encouragement Versus Praise • Self-Esteem Tools • Is Praise Ever Okay?
• Encourage Yourself • The Language of Encouragement
Chapter 5: Cooperation Toolset: The Difference Between
Cooperation and Obedience • Cooperation Tools
Chapter 6: Independence Toolset: The Balance of Independence
• Developing Responsibility • Independence Tools • Tips for Tots to Teens
STEP
B: CHILD PROBLEM TOOLBOX:
Taking over Child Problems
Chapter 7: F-A-X Listening Toolset: Peeling Onions
• Fax Communication • Problem-Solving Styles • Communication Barriers •
F-A-X Listening • Focus on Feelings • Tips for Tots and
Teens
Chapter 8: Problem-Solving Toolset: Ask
Helpful Questions • X-amine Possible Solutions • When to
Move from Step to Step • Variations of Problem Solving • Problem-Solving
Worksheet • Common Child Problems
STEP
C: PARENT PROBLEM TOOLBOX
Chapter 9: Keep Your Cool Toolset: What Is Anger?
• Steps of Constructive Anger/Stress Management • Resistance to Change
• Dealing with Others' Anger and Stress • Use an Anger Log
Chapter 10: Clear Communication Toolset: Styles
of Communication • Nonverbal Communication • Clear Communication Tools
• Tips for Tots and Teens
Chapter 11: PU Toolset (Unintentional misbehavior): Identifying
PU Problems • Using the Universal Blueprint • Step C2: Redirecting PU
Behavior • Common PU Behaviors
Chapter 12: PO Toolset ("On purpose" misbehavior): Identifying
PO Problems • The Four Types of PO Behavior • The Importance of the Universal
Blueprint • PO Tools • Important Points to Remember • PO Combination Problems
• The Goals of Adult Misbehavior • Lying
Chapter 13: Discipline Toolset: The Difference Between
Punishment and Discipline • Discipline Tools • Parent's Decision-Making
Worksheet
STEP
D: MAINTENANCE TOOLBOX
Chapter 14: Family Council Toolset: The Purpose of
Family Councils • The Benefits of Family Councils • Family Council Roles
• Format Options • Getting Started--The First Few Meetings • Family Councils
Use All the Tools • Family Council Trouble-Shooting Guide • Agenda/Activity
Ideas
Chapter 15: Three C's: Consistency, Criticism, Confidence:
Increasing Consistency • Handling Criticism and Unhelpful Advice •
Maintaining Your Confidence
APPENDIXES:
Glossary of
Terms, Topic Index
THE PARENT'S TOOLSHOP
INCLUDES:
- Full-color paperback binding that's durable
- True stories from the author and other parents
- Cartoons commissioned from Mick Wells
- Graphic illustrations so you can see the
ideas
- Special topics like fears, ADHD, and lying
- Glossary of The Parent's Toolshop terms to
help you
remember what you learned
- Topic index for
easy reference when problem solving
- Tips for applying the Universal Blueprint in adult relationships
- Tips for tots and teens so you can use the tools
with children of any age
- Practice exercises with detailed answers that address
hundreds of common parenting problems
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