Description

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Find out how to cope with and correct these common behavioral challenges of young children ages 2 thru 6.

• • Hitting, kicking, pinching and biting
  • Refusing to eat at mealtime
  • Refusing to sleep at bedtime
  • Throwing tantrums for attention
  • Ignoring instructions
  • Fighting with siblings
  • Having meltdowns in public places

Each chapter examines a specific problem, from the mildly irritating to the downright maddening, and describes practical strategies to rein in, correct and prevent it. Also included are special chapters on how to use time-out correctly, potty train a toddler, and how parents and caregivers can create a more rewarding and enriching family life. Packed with straightforward techniques and sound advice, this book will help parents rediscover that having a toddler in the house can be more fun than frustrating.

About the Author

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THOMAS M. REIMERS, Ph.D., Director of Boys Town's Behavioral Health Clinic, which provides outpatient services and counseling to youth and families. He also is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Reimers has authored numerous articles on child and adolescent behavior.