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The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child: With No Pills, No Therapy, No Contest of Wills

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Author: Alan E. Kazdin
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 1.2

ISBN: 0618773673
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.64
EAN: 9780618773671
ASIN: 0618773673

Publication Date: January 8, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
A lifesaving handbook for parents of children whoBRare occasionally, or too often, "out of control"BRIncludes a bound-in twenty-minute DVD featuringBRDr. Kazdin and his staff illustrating key concepts ofBRthe Kazdin MethodBRMost child-behavior books are filled with advice thatBRsounds reasonable, fits with what parents alreadyBRbelieve about child-rearing, and is?as Dr. Kazdin proves?BRguaranteed to fail. The Kazdin Method for Parenting theBRDefiant Child makes available to parents for the first timeBRDr. Kazdin's proven program?one backed up by some ofBRthe most long-term and respected research devoted to anyBRtherapy for children.BRKazdin shatters decades' worth of accumulated mythsBRabout tantrums, time-outs, punishments fitting the crime,BRand much more.With the practicality of Ferber and the warmthBRof Brazelton, Kazdin leads parents through every step of theBRKazdin Method in action?how to use tone of voice, when andBRhow to touch, how to lead your child in a "practice" session,BRhow to adjust your approach for different-age children, how toBRinvolve siblings, and more.The program is temporary, but theBRresults are permanent?for very young children, adolescents,BRand even beyond.

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5 out of 5 stars

"Good Science" makes for better parenting! December 4, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I don't allow myself to read just any parenting book, the latest fade or the newest technique, not for me. I believe too strongly in consistency. So for me to consider changing how I parent is major in my book. I work in the field of psychological research, which means that if something is backed by good science I'm far more willing to take a risk with my own kids. Dr. Kazdin's method is the solution I was seeking. Scientific research written for parents to become better parents. br /br /The good news though, is that you don't have to know anything about research to let Kazdin's method work for you. Regardless of your unwanted behavior, lying, stealing, bed-time, potty training, hitting, fighting, yelling - you name it and the age! The book simply gives you the tools to be a better parent and to help guide your children's behavior for the better and without YELLING! Who doesn't want that! Kazdin's book is brilliantly presented - I love it and recommend it for any parent. He gives you the specific tools, along with realistic examples and sound reasoning to make the method work for your child's specific unwanted behavior. It's easily adaptable to any problem. br /br /The is no risk in reading this book, it will change your families life for the better! Take a chance to change your life for the better.

3 out of 5 stars

Depends upon the child December 4, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

This works well with my almost 5 year old daughter who has always been a pleaser and likes positive reinforcement. She's also a suck up and manipulator so this method works right into her personality and psychology. This method does NOT work well with my 3 year old son who is a wild child who would rather destroy everything in the house and attack people when their backs are turned. He does not care about positive reinforcement. It has absolutely no impact on him. You can tell him that you love how he cleaned up his army men so quickly then he'll turn the bag upside down, grab one, and grind it into your thigh just to hurt you. Obviously, the younger one has issues that are beyond what this book is prepared to address.br /br /It's perfect for the typical, snotty, defiant child who needs effective parental re-direction instead of a constant barrage of corrections and punishments. It is not enough for some children whose problems are not those of the normal bratty child and whose problems lie far outside the realm of this book. We were already essentially using this method with our daughter because it works for her. I was hoping to find something new in this book that would help our son. It's a great book for the right child. It just didn't work for our difficult child.

1 out of 5 stars

Aweful November 25, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful

I can't stand the method being shown in this book. I much prefer (and they work) Dr. James Dobson, Dr. Kevin Leman, and Dr. Tim Kimmel. Of course, every parent has their own style, but by blending the three aforementioned people's ideas, it's working great. br /br /The Kazdin method is too fake, and my son saw right through it, and actually didn't like it. br /br /

5 out of 5 stars

Life Saver October 13, 2008
This book has helped us to get a better routine in place for our 3-1/2 girl to go to bed. It use to be a battle every night to get her to bed but now she walks herself to her room and usually within 20 minutes of reading and resting she is asleep. Even if she does not want to go to bed she will still walk up on her own and climb into bed. She is very excited and proud to put a sticker on her chart for being a big girl. This book help to give us some direction to follow and it is working for us.

5 out of 5 stars

Now I Know I Am Not Alone October 8, 2008
This book helped me to know I am not the only parent with these challenges. The book is very current with situations (computers, cell phones, video games) that are hurdles for today's parents. Advice and strategies are given for pre-schoolers to teens. The book is thorough and even comes with a DVD to demonstrate Mr Kazdin's core method. I was satisfied with this purchase.

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