Divas & Dictators
The Secrets to Having a Much Better Behaved Child
1st Edition
Published on 2. July 2009
240 pages
978-1-4070-2851-4 (ISBN)
Description
Supermarket tantrums? Insufferable car journeys? Sibling in-fighting? Bedtimes that last hours?
Sound familiar?
Behavioural expert Charlie Taylor has the answers in this practical handbook which is full of simple, effective techniques for improving your child's behaviour.
Focusing predominately on the under-fives, Charlie Taylor's straight-talking, no-nonsense approach guides you away from knee-jerk parenting towards a more proactive and positive relationship with your child. With particular emphasis on the power of praise - the basis of his acclaimed 6:1 strategy - and planning in advance for behaviour hotspots, every parent can break the miserable pattern of constant confrontation and repetitive nagging.
With the insights and methods of Divas and Dictators, including a handy Troubleshooter's Guide, every household with young children can quickly transform from havoc to harmony.
Sound familiar?
Behavioural expert Charlie Taylor has the answers in this practical handbook which is full of simple, effective techniques for improving your child's behaviour.
Focusing predominately on the under-fives, Charlie Taylor's straight-talking, no-nonsense approach guides you away from knee-jerk parenting towards a more proactive and positive relationship with your child. With particular emphasis on the power of praise - the basis of his acclaimed 6:1 strategy - and planning in advance for behaviour hotspots, every parent can break the miserable pattern of constant confrontation and repetitive nagging.
With the insights and methods of Divas and Dictators, including a handy Troubleshooter's Guide, every household with young children can quickly transform from havoc to harmony.
Reviews / Votes
Charlie's strategies for improving your child's behaviour are a genuine phenomenon, they work brilliantly -- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall When your nerves are shredded and you've run out of ideas reach for Charlie Taylor. His calm, practical, well-informed parenting tips will talk you down off the ceiling * The Sun * A warm-hearted and convincing parenting manual * Telegraph Weekend *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
File size
0,76 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4070-2851-4 (9781407028514)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
07/2009
Vermilion
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Person
Charlie Taylor has been a behavioural specialist for over 10 years. He has taught every age group, from nursery to 16-year-olds, working in tough inner city primary and comprehensive schools. He is currently the head teacher of a special school for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties in West London. Within a year of joining, the school received an outstanding Ofsted report. He also works as a freelance behaviour consultant, coaching teachers in behaviour management techniques, and holds regular workshops for parents. He lives in London and is married with 3 immaculately behaved children.
