Publisher's Synopsis
Laying Down the Law presents 25 no-nonsense rules that teach your kids values and discipline from the inside out
NBC Today show expert Dr. Ruth Peters shares her best and newest advice for helping families restore order and keep the peace with proven, painless methods that once and for all get your children to:
* Understand and follow your family's values
* Do their work when and how YOU want it done-- without whining
* Follow your rules, even when their friends don't
* Develop compassion and empathy
Now, you'll know:
* When snooping in their rooms is okay-- and how to do it
* When making peace is the WORST thing you can do
* The 5 questions you must ask your teenager every time he leaves the house
* Why your kids should earn their privileges-- and how to get them to
