
The clinically proven five-week program for improving your child's behavior--fully updated and revised
In 1996, Parenting the Strong-Willed Child established itself as a seminal guide for parents who want to manage challenging behavior with parenting techniques grounded in positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming a child's self-esteem. The authors provide a proven, step-by-step five-week program giving parents the tools they need to successfully build upon their child's strengths while effectively managing challenging behavior. Packed with brand-new content, this fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to integrate state-of-the-field scientific and clinical advances, providing a timely and thorough response to the current issues facing parents of young children. It addresses important new topics, including:
Deborah J. Jones, PhD, is the Zachary Smith Distinguished Term Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She conducts research to advance the understanding and treatment of children and families with a particular interest in increasing the reach and impact of effective parenting strategies. Dr. Jones has published over 100 research articles and book chapters. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who devotes substantial time to training clinical psychology graduate students in parenting. She also gives workshops for community agencies, professionals, and parents to provide up to date training on effective parenting strategies. Dr. Jones has received numerous awards for her research and training.
Nicholas Long, PhD, is a professor of Pediatrics and the director of Pediatric Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital. He is an expert in the areas of parenting and parent education with numerous research articles, book chapters, and books. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Long has held leadership roles in numerous state and national organizations, and is the founder of the Center for Effective Parenting, which facilitates the dissemination and implementation of knowledge and resources on parenting. Additionally, he is the director of the Arkansas Home Visiting Network's Training Institute, providing training to home visitors throughout Arkansas.