Positive Discipline Parenting Tools: The 49 Most Effective Methods to Stop Power Struggles, Build Communication, and Raise Empowered, Capable Kids

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The tenets of Positive Discipline consistently foster mutual respect between the parent and their child so that any child--from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager--can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline without losing their dignity. This new parenting workbook will be filled with day-to-day exercises for parents to improve their parenting skills, along with success stories from parents worldwide who have benefited from the Positive Discipline philosophy. With these exercises, parents will be able to bridge communication gaps, build on their child's strengths, defuse power struggles, teach their child how to think for themselves, and more.

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Positive Discipline Parenting Tools is a powerful foundation builder and problem solver for any parent. Whether you have a toddler, teen, or any age in between, youll find this book filled with real life experiences and real world strategies plus step-by-step instructions to help you through the toughest parenting issues. I urge every parent to pick up a copy and start reading today! Its a keeper!
- Amy McCready, author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic and If I Have to Tell You One More Time...

A must read for all parents. Every page will be dog eared for future reference. Besides offering up theory and techniques that are effective and transformative for families, Positive Discipline Parenting Tools is filled with real life stories from parents around the world. The details in these stories both deepen the learning and inspire. A joy to read and easy to implement immediately.
-Alyson Schafer, author of Honey, I Wrecked the Kids and Ain't Misbehavin'

With Positive Disciple Parenting Tools, the authors have delivered a clear, research-based guide for training our children to motivate themselves, and ultimately manage their own behavior. What a gift to all of us striving to put down the sticks and carrots, and lead with loving guidance instead.
Hal Runkel, LMFT, bestselling author of ScreamFree Parenting

"Nelsens tone is that of a patient teacher, gentle but never coddling, and Tamborski and Ainges more conversational styles bring an in the trenches feel without falling into the self-deprecation so common in peer-focused parenting books...a welcome guide in tough moments.
-Publishers Weekly

A delightful and fun book to read with practical and effective parenting tools. Each story used resonates with our daily and challenging lives with our children. This is a must read book for parents who want to raise independent, empowered and capable kids.
Tony and Lisseth Orozco, Executive Directors, Disciplina Positiva Center, Anaheim, CA

Author Bio

JANE NELSEN, Ed.D., coauthor of the bestselling Positive Discipline series, is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist and an internationally known speaker. Her books have sold over 1.25 million copies. MARY NELSEN TAMBORSKI received her BA from San Diego State University and her MA in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She is a therapist and a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, coaching parents in classes and workshops. BRAD AINGE is the father of three children and the manager of Positive Discipline.