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Parenting ResourcesWhy Spank When You Can Spin?The Better Behavior Wheel is an upbeat, fun, and totally unique approach to child behavior management that's delighting parents everywhere. If you have kids, you NEED the Wheel!
The Better Behavior Wheel is a great tool for helping you set-and stick to-limits and consequences. It provides options for you that are "natural consequences" meaning the consequence fits the offense. You can add your own rules, consequences, and even rewards. You can edit what's there to make it just right for your own family. "The Wheel of Just Desserts" is important as well. This is what the kids spin when they have done something you want to reward them for. Again, edit what's there or create your own! When kids do not meet the expectation, just say, "Go spin the wheel!" No arguing necessary! When they do something great, say, "Go spin the wheel of just desserts!" You'll encourage them to work hard and do what's expected. The Better Behavior Wheel is easy to use and does not require creating a complex system of interventions. For busy families who want to enjoy time together doing fun things instead of disciplining kids, this is a great tool. I like the "virtual" version, but love the entire concept because it's EASY, and EFFECTIVE. BooksClick on the title to link to Amazon.com for more information about the book. Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child John Gottman, marital and family researcher, helps parents teach their children to handle emotions effectively. With all of the ups and downs of growing up, being able to understand and manage feelings is a skill that is priceless. The skills he teaches are timeless and will help parents be their child's "emotion coach" with tools that will last a lifetime. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (1999) 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic) Thomas W. Phelan (2004) Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition) By Foster Cline, Jim Fay (2006) This is an updated version of this classic parenting book. It is practical and makes so much sense. The authors help parents use natural consequences and avoid emotional outbursts that only makes situations with children worse. A great resource. We also recommend classes on the "Love and Logic" method if they are available in your community. The Five Love Languages of Children Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell (1997) Early Intervention ResourcesBeyond Play-Resources including books and games for young children with special needs Brookes Publishing Company-Early intervention resources, especially for professionals |
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