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Book Abstract
In her private practice, Mary-Elaine Jacobsen worked with thousands of parents to help them with their defiant, obnoxious, and challenging children. By following her program, the parents of children ages 6-12 have seen their children's arguing, tantrums, and disobedience come to an end.
In THE BRAT STOPS HERE!, Dr. Jacobsen comprehensively outlines her program for giving parents the essential tools they need to set limits and expectations and follow through with their kids when they cross the line. The key to Dr. Jacobsen's program is the Privileges On/Privileges Off approach. When a child does not comply with the rules of the house (which are carefully explained to the child in an age-appropriate manner), he or she loses all privileges and must earn them back by apologizing, acknowledging what they would do differently, doing what was asked of them in the first place, and performing an additional chore. Following this approach consistently over the course of five weeks will have a dramatic effect on the household—including reducing tension in the interaction between parents and children, developing skills that will help children get along better at home and at school, and laying the foundation for children to become self-sufficient, responsible adults.
Table of Contents
Week 1: Understanding Temperament And Bad Behavior
Chapter 1 - What’s Wrong? Why Won’t My Child Behave?
Chapter 2 - Jack-The-Brat And Jill-The-Pill In Real Life
Week 2: How Children Manipulate Situations And Dodge Responsibility
Chapter 3 - The Coercion Trap: How Parents Get Lured Into Arguing, Justifying,
Negotiating, Nagging, Bribing, Threatening, Exploding, And Giving In
Week 3: Good Behavior Required Here
Chapter 4 - What You Can And Should Expect From Your Child
Chapter 5 - Set Your Expectations And Select Your Target Behaviors
Week 4: The Dr. J. Way Step-By-Step: Privileges “On”/ Privileges “Off”
Chapter 6 - Privileges Vs. Inalienable Rights
Chapter 7 - How To Apply The Dr. J. Way Step-By-Step And
Avoid 5 Common Parenting Mistakes
Week 5: Argue No More! Setting The Plan In Motion
Chapter 8 - Presenting The Plan To Your Child
Chapter 9 - Selective Attention And Reinforcement
Chapter 10 - Consistency Is Key: Don’t Get Creative
Chapter 11 - Troubleshooting
Buy Now! | ©2006 by Dr. Mary-Elaine Jacobsen, PsyD. Everyday Genius® is a registered trademark of Mary-Elaine Jacobsen.