"A Merloyd Lawrence book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

For over a decade, parents have relied on this wise and practical book to help them raise well-behaved, cooperative children. Now, in this new edition, Drs. Brazelton and Sparrow have added an indispensable basic guide to the five main steps of discipline, as well as new information on the common challenges parents face in today's fast-paced world. By following this advice, parents will feel more confident and will experience the joy of raising children who learn to discipline themselves. Discover: The five essential steps to discipline that lead to learning, Methods of discipline that work and methods that don't, Approaches to special discipline challenges such as digital technology, the sick child, academic pressures, single parenting, and divorce, How to use the power of consequences, Ways to encourage moral development and empathy, Solutions for all kinds of misbehavior, from defiance to cheating, lying, foul language, and talking back Book jacket.