Your defiant child: 8 steps to better behavior

Preface

Introduction

Part I. Getting to Know Your Defiant Child

"Is Something Wrong with My Child?"

"Why Is This Happening to My Family?"

"What Should I Do about It?"

Words to Live By: The Foundation of Better Behavior

Part II. Getting Along with Your Defiant Child

Step 1: Pay Attention!

Step 2: Start Earning Peace and Cooperation with Praise

Step 3: When Praise Is Not Enough, Offer Rewards

Step 4: Use Mild Discipline: Time-Out and More

Step 5: Use Time-Out with Other Misbehavior

Step 6: Think Aloud and Think Ahead: What to Do in Public

Step 7: Help the Teacher Help Your Child

Step 8: Moving toward a Brighter Future

Resources.