Basic Parenting Skills

Discipline is presented as a system not just punishing bad behavior, but for teaching and reinforcing desirable behavior. Practical techniques for dealing with tantrums and other undesirable behavior are included. The importance of a relationship of love and respect between parent and child as the basis for discipline, communication and self-esteem is discussed, and specific ideas for building a healthy parent-child relationship are set forth. Developing reasonable expectations, establishing limits, and applying them firmly and consistently is explained, together with the importance of teaching mutual parent-child respect.