Publisher's Synopsis
A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kidsBased on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markhams approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you dont need to threaten, nag, plead, bribeor even punish.This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotionsand get them in checkso they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers rightthrough the elementary years.If youre tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right consequence, look no further. Youre about to discover the practical tools you need to transform your parenting in a positive, proven way.
