Product Description
Solve serious behavior challenges in K 8 classrooms with the first practical guide to the research proven Prevent Teach Reinforce (PTR) model. Developed by some of the most respected authorities on positive behavior support, this book gives school based teams a five step plan for reducing problems unresolved by typical behavior management strategies. With this thorough blueprint for PTR, education professionals will learn how to prevent behavior problems by adjusting the curriculum and environment, teach proactive communication skills, and reinforce prosocial behavior and academic achievement. This highly successful model is proven effective by research and field testing in real classrooms TR was shown to reduce behavior problems and increase evidence of social skills and academic engagement. Consistent with the popular positive behavior support approach and derived from the principles and many procedures of applied behavior analysis, the strategies are easily adaptable to the needs and goals of each individual student. It s effective for a wide variety of students: typically developing students and those who have autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other challenges. On the CD ROM are all the printable forms and tools needed to implement PTR, such as Behavior Support Plan templates and a Functional Behavioral Assessment. Education professionals will resolve even the toughest classroom behavior challenges and remove a significant barrier to effective teaching and student achievement. ... Read more

Product Description
The author passes on his wisdom about how to help children with ADHD succeed, and includes medical, nutritional, educational, and psychological information in a format usably by parents, K-12 teachers and school adminstrator professionals, and health care professionals. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (43)

Good book!
I'm only about 1/2 way through, but so far, this book has been a valuable resource for me in learning how to deal with my daughter who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. The book is easy to read and I would recommend it for any parent who is struggling with raising a child with ADHD.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE ADHD TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY TO DATE!!!
There is a reason that the A.P.A. sought the publication of this book.It is cutting-edge, thought-provoking, and at times, counter-intuitive, but will deliver unprecedented results for any open-minded reader.It is a very different but highly proven model for ADHD which, unfortunately, is still new to many professionals.The plain truth is that this book represents the most effective ADHD treatment philosophy to date, just as the A.P.A.'s response, and the author's national and international awards suggest.

A MUST-READ for any parent or teacher of an ADHD child.The text book by the same author is a MUST-READ for any mental-health professional.

This book will change the way your home sounds every night. You will wear out every page, as many grateful parents have before you.It is the parent's "play book" that will bring the grades up and restore the peace!!!

excellent information for parents and school professionals
This book is easy to read and provides excellent up to date information for parents and/or school professionals who work with students who are diagnosed with ADHD. This book is a great reference for development of behavior programs both at home and at school to use as part of a treatment plan. The book addresses the importance of diet.It can be especially helpful to parents in understanding medication options and getting the help that their child is eligible for and needs in school.As a practicing school psychologist, I highly recommend it.

What a relief!
I have two sons with add/ADHD and was frustrated that the doctors didn't seem to answer all my concerns. This book has helped me understand more and feel more comfortable in the treatment course we have taken. We have changed our kids diet and are implementing some stratagies already. This book is a must have!!!

Great Read!
There were many things I didn't know that I thought I did.Especially, how to go about the process of helping your child, in school, when you can't be there.Super informative book.This was recommended by my son's counselor.I read it in a day! ... Read more

Product Description
If you're an educator or a parent, this book is a must-read.Develop school cultures where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.The easy-to-read storytelling style of Dr. Sornson's latest book, Creating Classrooms Where Teachers Love to Teach and Students Love to Learn, captures the essence of using Love and Logic to build successful school cultures.. Learn to set limits in the classroom without anger.. Create a culture of learning among faculty and parents.. Build strong connections between home and school.. Enjoy stories that illustrate the practical application of Love and Logic. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Great book!
Our school handed out copies of this book at then end of last year, then brought Bob in to speak to us before this year starts.The book is great, and Bob himself is wonderful.I was inspired and motivated as were others on our staff.If you're willing to make some changes for the better, definitely give it a try.

Creating Classrooms Where Teachers Love to Teach and Students Love to Learn
This book should required for every teacher to read.It has great techniques to get students on your side.I keep it on my desk at school as a handbook.

This book gives me a vision of the teacher I can be!
This book gives me a vision of the teacher I can be.It inspires me to reach the most difficult students!It also outlines the SKILLS I need to become that teacher and HOW to reach the most difficult students!It helps me understand that teaching is more than just presenting information, but it is building relationships with students who are sometimes very lost in life and teaching through those interactions as much as through the textbook.Think about it, do you fondly remember the teachers who presented the most information or do you fondly remember the teachers who cared about you, and believed in you?Those that believed in me and cared about me so clearly that I noticed it are in my teacher hall of fame.Those that could care less about me, but taught a lot of valuable stuff, are forgotten and/or despised.I encourage all teachers to read this book and to study love and logic.You will have less anger, hostility and frustration.It will change your career!

Love and Logic Down Under
This is a very readable "How to" book written in a narrative style as it follows the experiences of a small, dedicated group of teachers who are attempting to apply the principles of "Love and Logic" teaching.The key to the success of these methods is in developing and expressing genuine empathy for the students in the teacher's care.The book describes the nine essential skills for the love and logic teacher:
1. Neutralising student arguing
2. Using delayed consequences
3. Using empathy
4. Using the recovery process
5. Developing positive teacher-student relationships
6. Setting limits with enforceable statements
7. Using choices to prevent power struggles
8. Using quick and easy classroom interventions
9. Guidingstudents to solve their own problems

There are suggestions of ways teachers can learn these skills to implement in the classroom.Having read the book I find myself wanting to go out and apply my learning in the classroom and to share what I have read with others.This review is an attempt to do so.

To me the book's appeal is to that picture of the kind of teacher I would want to be and then offers some suggestions as to how I might move closer to becoming such a teacher. It's worth the read. Not sure whether it's available in Australia but definitely through amazon.com ... Read more

Product Description
Go to Your Room! is distinctive because it focuses on consequences rather than a general collection of techniques. It tells parents why many consequences don't work and how they can start selecting ones that will actually change their child's behavior. The author polled hundreds of parents to discover what issues were of most concern to them. The information provided for each consequence comes from a variety of sources, including parents, authors, and educators. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Very Funny n Gives Great Ideas for Consequences
I love this book.It gives you great ideas of consequences for kids according to what age they are.Some of the consequences make me laugh and I could see how they will be affective.I have been to parenting classes and have read through a lot of parenting material but this has been favorite so far and the most affective.I have seen a lot of changes with my two girls and I (7 yr, and 12yr old) since I have implemented some of the stuff in this book.It would make a great present for parents.I am going to buy all my sisters one.

Averyusefulbook
for most parents. It goes into the why and the how of house rules, consequences, and follow through; very important.The use of natural and logical consequences is explained too. Gives specific examples of misbehaviors and different ways to deal with each. Ways that will TEACH the children why rules are fair or important. Ways that will reinforce your expectations when they decide to test your rules without having to resort to the sad, "Because I Said So." Children sometimes need to be reminded who is in control but the parent needn't be a dictator. If you want to teach your children, this is a good resource. If you like to tell your kids what to do, you probably wouldn't like this book.

"Must" reading for all parents.
Go To Your Room!: Consequences That Teach was written specifically for parents with problems on getting their children to do what they want them to from! Shari Steelsmith offers addresses 59 specific bedtime misbehaviorranging from chores, homework hassles, and tattle-telling, to whiningtantrums, and backtalk. Go To Your Room! focuses on consequences, and drawsupon applicable, practical, workable, effective parental responses tojuvenile non-compliance from a variety of sources, including parents,authors, and educators. Go To Your Room! is "must" reading forany parent that every felt the need of a common-sense guide for improvingtheir child's everyday behavior at home or in public. ... Read more

Product Description
Secondary schools are teeming with teens whose attitudes and actions can sometimes be unpredictable, uncalled-for, and unproductive - bullying, cheating, teasing, whining, sleeping in class, shoving, fighting, touching, talking out of turn, showing up late, and failing to do assignments.These familiar problems too frequently disrupt classroom instruction, jeopardize student success, and undermine school cohesion. But it doesn't have to be that way.How can educators expand their sphere of influence to protect students physically and emotionally? By combining proper supervision with proactive teaching strategies and people skills. This book introduces techniques and strategies to counteract students' disrespect, apathy and aggression.True-to-life stories explain how teachers, administrators and support staff can create collaborative and cooperative learning communities. Readers also will learn how the teenage brain influences behavior for better or worse, how to forge relationships with alienated and disconnected students, how to lessen risks by eliminating "unowned" areas, and how to teach students to handle problems logically rather than recklessly ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

A solid guide to better middle and high schools for tomorrow
Too much emotional turmoil can lead to highly toxic secondary schools where both students and teachers feel unsafe. "Safe & Healthy Secondary Schools: Strategies to Build Relationships, Teach Respect, and Deliver Meaningful Behavioral Support to Students" is a guide for educators to combating teen angst and all the problems that so often come with it. Encouraging teachers to make more of a difference in their students' lives, "Safe & Healthy Secondary Schools" is a solid guide to better middle and high schools for tomorrow. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Teachers of Special Eduction Students with SEVERE BEHAVIOR NEEDS, GET THIS BOOK!
I would highly recommend this book to all teachers who work with students with emotional disturbances/behavior improvement/emotionally handicapped/severely emotionally disturbed/but not students with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, or Autism.The author actually gives true life-experiences what she has endured as a special education teacher of children with emotional problems.It's a great resource for these teachers, and even secondary teachers of these students will get some ideas on how to set up the classroom for instruction too.If you are a teacher of students with defiant and violent behavior (not including autistic spectrum disorders), this is the best book i've read.I highly recommend this book.

Troy in Downey, Ca
AspieTeacher

Valuable resource for dealing with hostile students
This book along with the author's another book titled 'Back Off, Cool Down, Try Again' is an excellent resource meant for teachers who have to deal with disruptive, defiant, hostile students.By reading this book, onecan gain an understanding of how to defuse undesirable behaviors andstructure face saving alternatives.

Through a series of vignettesprovided in this book, teachers can gain insight into problem behaviors andexplore effective management strategies. The author has provided many tipsfor setting limits, arranging the classroom for safety, dealing withparents and structuring face-saving alternatives to avoid escalating andpotentially violent behaviors. The author has also provided variety ofsample forms. I feel it is a valuable resource for both general and specialeducation teachers. ... Read more

Product Description
As a respected child psychologist and mom with more than twenty years' experience, Dr. Ruth Peters knows how quickly children-even those younger than two-can gain the upper hand in the parent-child relationship. Even in the earliest interactions with their children, parents can inadvertently encourage bad patterns of behavior and set the stage for future problems. Dr. Peters outlines a behavior management system with clear, consistent, and fair rules that are connected to solid consequences and meaningful rewards. The book features: * A smiley-face chart to help kids know what is expected of them* Tips for using the system to handle socially inappropriate behavior (such as aggression, bossiness, and tantrums) and developmental issues (such as sleep problems and toilet training) * A chapter on attention deficit disorder* Specific advice for single parents and stepfamilies. This parent-friendly, practical guide is the first step toward bringing order to every home.Amazon.com Review
Discipline has been given a bad rap, according to author and clinicalpsychologist Dr. Ruth Peters. In the purest sense, discipline means"teaching," using a combination of explanation, reasoning, and action tohelp children understand acceptable and unacceptable behaviors, explainsPeters in It's Never Too Soon to Discipline. Too many parents equatediscipline with harsh reprimands, spankings, and criticism. As a result,parents who are striving to create an intimate and child-sensitivehousehold often shy away from disciplining children. We've all seen theupshot--resentful, out-of-control children and frustrated, overwhelmedparents.

The straightforward, "low-stress" program outlined here teaches parents howthe fundamentals of discipline can be applied to every stage ofdevelopment, starting with defiant 1-year-olds. For babies and toddlers,Peters recommends, the most realistic tactics are to ignore the behavior,distract the child, and change the scenery. Six-year-olds respond well tonegotiation, bargaining, and clear consequences. Other chapters include"Challenging Kids" (with an excellent discussion on "How Parents LoseControl"), "Outmanipulating the Manipulator," "The Smiley Face System forAges Three Through Six," and "Single Parents and Stepfamilies." Peters'swriting style is anecdote-driven and advice-laden, which can sometimes seemformulaic. Parents who are looking for deeper conversations about guidingchildren's behavior may also want to read Robert Coles's The Moral Intelligence ofChildren: How to Raise a Moral Child.--Gail Hudson ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Only has standard information
If you have read other books about discipline this one will bring nothing new to you. I ordered it because with a title like this I thought perhaps it would give some information that I could use for my baby so we can try to curtail things early on, but the advice it gave for the first year was to simply push their hand away from what they shouldn't do and distract them. Hmmm...my baby is a little advanced for that not to mention it was quite obvious. I quickly read over the rest of the book and set it aside. It has nothing new.

Here are some examples of what you will find:
Page 34: Cardinal Rules for Parenting
1. Be consistant.
2. Take a cool, calm, and almost nonchalant attitude when giving out consequenses.
Her negative consequenses include:
1. taking away
2. time-out
3. Setting (in which she actually discusses the time a child should be in time out)
4. keeping the child in time-out
5. use of the timer
I don't think that section was titled properly.
She deals with types of parenting styles, types of children, her view of behavior management, her smilely face system for ages 3-6, sleep problems, meal time wars, and potty training. Then gives advice for dealing with specific types of inappropriate behavior and children with ADD/AHDD (only 10 pages for that) and some ideas for single parents.

The only real definite plus was that I really enjoyed quizzes that she gives quite often to see if a particular topic applies to you. They were quite fun.

Really, she just runs throught major issues and, I think, states the obvious. If you haven't read about disciplining (teaching not just punishing) children this is a standard book. I didn't see anything objectionable in it. But if you've read and read and are looking for something insightful look elsewhere.

I give it three starts since it isn't bad advice, just nothing truly original.

I'd recommend "The Blessing of the Skinned Knee" or "To Kindle a Soul".

To Anonymous - where were you in math class?
I have not read this book, I was just looking through reviews. Anonymous seems not to understand the grammatical and mathematical terms first, second, third, etc. If s/he thinks that the fifth year means we are talking about a five-year-old, than what does s/he think about the first year? A one-year-old? Then how do you refer to a 0-12-month-old baby? The 0th year? Anonymous: the first year means from birth to 12 months, the second year means from 12-24 months (one-year-old), the third year means 24-36 months (two-year-old) and so on. Therefore the book phrased the age categories absolutely correctly. Thought you should know... Now I am interested in reading the book!

A Good Place to Begin
This book clearly outlines a plan of discipline that will surely make your "out of control children" sit up and take notice.Dr. Peters details many of the basic principles of good, effective discipline and that is extremely helpful though not terribly directive for parents who don't know HOW to discipline.However, continuing on into the book, you find a step by step approach to follow.I think the approach could be very effective on "out of control" children, but not so suitable for children who are generally well behaved but have a few select issues that need stronger discipline.I found no direction in tailoring the program to your specific child.I also found the use of charts and daily rewards a bit too cumbersome, and a parent would need to be very disciplined himself to follow the program perfectly... something I think many parents of undisciplined children struggle with in the first place.I question the use of daily rewards as incentive to behave.I want my children to "choose" proper behaviour because it is the right thing to do, not because they get a toy from the "grab bag".I would prefer to use a more balanced style that doesn't teach the children to expect rewards for proper behaviour.I did enjoy the book and the way Dr. Peters believes in parents taking charge of their children.It was a worthy read.

I guess I'm at that stage in life
I bought this book because my older brother and his wife had a baby a few years back, and I wanted to know how to treat him in a way that would benefit him. I would always just spoil him, and I noticed that he would throw temper tantrums when he couldn't get what he wanted. Of course, when other people were around, the parents usually gave in to the wants of the toddler. This book educated me in how to deal with my nephew during temper tantrums (and other times when he didn't listen to his parents), and I am very excited when I see my nephew and understand how to take care of him in a way that benefits him the best.

An Awesome Read!
This is a book that is getting a lot of attention for the older child version, but do people know about the one for ages 6 and under? Much like the other version, this book offers guidelines for young children.Ihave had much success and am a happier mother because of it! It is amust read for mothers of preschoolers!Don't miss out and miss the boat! Buy this book today. ... Read more

Product Description
a new approach for changing self-destructive behavior, including overeating, smoking, and drug abuse, offers a step-by-step explanation of the six stages essential to self-change. Tour. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Helpful for class and out of class
I needed this book for a Holistic Health Coaching class.This book was very helpful and not as dry as other self-help/psychology books can be.There are some definite tools in this book that are necessary for anyone thinking of making a life-change, helping someone through one or considering counseling as a career.

If your ready to break your habits read this book
I'm only halfway thru and it's helped already-written for 'the regular guy'-you don't need any other book-this is it! ... Read more