Grades K-8

This books offers a detailed look at rules; logical and natural consequences; analyzing the quality of limits; power struggles; positive motivation; natural and structured learning; time-out; homework, and more.

This revised edition provides the most up-to-date alternatives to the ineffective extremes of punishment and permissiveness and outlines methods for setting clear, firm limits supported by both words and actions. This guide will show students of Education how to:

•Create structure that works;
•Stop power struggles and handle disruptions quickly;
•Motivate students and establish a climate of cooperation and respect;
•Manage hyperactive and inattentive students;
•Conduct proactive, focused parent conferences.

Three Rivers Press, 2003, 368 pages, paper
ISBN: 0-7615-1675-1