{"product_id":"parent-power-isbn-9780470850237","title":"Parent Power","description":"A step-by-step guide to bringing up happy, responsible children...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e One of the greatest challenges any parent will face, is teaching their children the difference between right and wrong and helping them to learn good social behaviour, whilst maintaining a satisfying, loving relationship.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Today, more than ever before, parents are concerned about their children's behaviour and its effect not only on the child, but also upon society.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This step-by-step guide provides well-researched information for parents who want to positively encourage their children and teenagers to behave well and to achieve their full potential.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A practical guide which incorporates plenty of useful advice on issues such as:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ? Providing positive attention for children\u003cbr\u003e ? Using rewards\u003cbr\u003e ? Communicating Effectively\u003cbr\u003e ? Empowering Teenagers\u003cbr\u003e ? Negotiating Rules and Boundaries \u003cp\u003eAbout the author ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParenting – a roller coaster ride 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePausing to think about your parenting 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Being a Parent of A Young Child 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1 Providing positive attention to children 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2 Play and special time with children 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3 Encouragement and praise 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4 Using rewards 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5 Setting rules and helping children keep them 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6 Ignoring misbehaviour 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7 Time Out and other sanctions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 8 Talking things through\/ Family meetings 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Being a Parent of A Teenager 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 9 Pausing to understand teenagers 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 10 Connecting with your teenager 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 11 Getting to know your teenager 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 12 Empowering teenagers 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 13 Communicating effectively – listening and speaking up 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 14 Managing conflict 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 15 Negotiating rules and boundaries 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 16 Solving problems\/Talking things through 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenewal and Resources 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents caring for themselves 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking further help and support 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…indispensable guide…\" (Irish Times, 14 January 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“...a good guide for this tricky stage\" (The Sun, 29th September 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr John Sharry\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal Social Worker at the Mater Hospital and is a Director of The Brief Therapy Group in Dublin. He is the author of four self-help books for parents, including \u003ci\u003eParent Power: Bringing up Responsible Children and Teenagers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen Parents Separate: Helping Children Cope\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of three psychotherapy books: \u003ci\u003eSolution-focused Groupwork\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Solution Detective: A strengths-based Guide to Brief Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eCounselling Children, Adolescents and Families\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIt’s no use, he never listens to what \u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e say.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eParents are bombarded by conflicting advice. They are told they must give their children unconditional love, yet when children and young people behave badly, parents are blamed for a lack of discipline. Sometimes, parents are left feeling guilty and powerless to influence their children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParent Power\u003c\/i\u003e shows how it \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e possible to enjoy a warm and loving relationship with your children whilst teaching them what is right and wrong. Focussing on the interaction between parent and child, John Sharry assists parents in finding alternative and satisfying ways to relate to their children in a positive way. Divided into two parts: parenting children from three to eleven years, and parenting teenagers, each part is packed full of well researched principles of parenting, ideas and tips for moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy allowing this book to encourage you to pause and reflect about your parenting, you will discover what works for you and your own unique family situation, empowering you as a parent and improving family life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989750563045,"sku":"NP9780470850237","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470850237.jpg?v=1761785347","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/parent-power-isbn-9780470850237","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}