You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child

by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Narrated by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Overview

“I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids.... You'll defi nitely want to make this book part of your parenting library.”
-Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday

Turn Conflict into Cooperation
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Many parents suspect their strong-willed child is deliberately trying to drive them crazy. Difficult to discipline and seemingly impossible to motivate, these children present unique, exhausting, and often-frustrating challenges to the those who love them.
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But strong will is not a negative trait. These same children have firm convictions, high spirits, a sense of adventure-all the makings of a great adult. In this book you'll discover how to channel that passion and determination in positive ways as you build a healthy relationship. Through insights gained from strong-willed people of all ages, you'll...
·******** better understand how their minds really work.
·******** discover positive ways to motivate your strong-willed child.
·******** learn how to share control without compromising parental authority.
·******** apply key tactics to survive a meltdown.
·******** get practical tips for parents who disagree, blended families, and single parents.
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Packed with *immediately useful strategies to drastically reduce the level of tension in the home (or in the classroom), You Can't Make Me shows how you can start today to build a stronger, more positive relationship with your strong-willed child.
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Includes...
·******** Top Ten Tips for Bringing Out the Best in a Strong-Willed Child of Any Age
·******** A Strong-Willed Child Emergency Kit

Editorial Reviews

NOVEMBER 2012 - AudioFile

The soft-spoken earnestness in this writing and in the author’s splendid performance works well in this update of her 1999 book. The intimate-sounding production is a good vehicle for her message that we don’t help the strong-willed child when we use authority without love or fail to engage him or her when setting limits and standards. Referencing Bible passages to introduce many chapters, Tobias offers convincing narratives to show that strong-willed children need an unwavering, supportive connection with their parents to accept the guidance they need. Ingenious strategies, explained in practical terms, will give parents the confidence to stay the course and keep their cool while navigating frequent conflicts and challenges. It’s easy-to-hear and effective information for anyone with a high-spirited and willful child. T.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172195198
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/18/2012
Edition description:	Unabridged

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