You can't make me (but I can be persuaded) : strategies for bringing out the best in your strong-willed child
by Tobias, Cynthia Ulrich, 1953-
Summary
Packed with immediately useful strategies to drastically reduce the level of tension in the home (or in the classroom), You Can't Make Me shows how you can start today to build a stronger, more positive relationship with your strong-willed child. Full description
- Who qualifies as a strong-willed child? : How can you be sure it's not just stubbornness?
- How is the strong-willed child wired? : Do you know what we're thinking?
- How can I turn conflict into cooperation? : Five proven strategies to help you both thrive
- What about the line between right and wrong? : How to keep SWC accountable while still valuing uniqueness
- So what's the big deal about school? : Great information for helping an SWC succeed in school
- How can I help a strong-willed child find the right career? : Guiding SWCs toward using their strengths in the future
- How can I survive a meltdown? : A strong-willed child emergency kit
- How do I keep my strong-willed child from pulling our family apart? : Strategies for parents who disagree, blended families, and single parents
- When should I do something drastic? : Recognizing signs of serious trouble
- Is it too late to restore a relationship with my strong-willed child? : Insights for reaching an SWC who doesn't want to be reached
- Epilogue : Start right where you are.