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  • The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child

  • Written by: Alan Kazdin
  • Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
  • Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child

Written by: Alan Kazdin
Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
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Publisher's Summary

A lifesaving handbook for parents of children who are occasionally, or too often, out of control. Most child-behavior books are filled with advice that sounds reasonable, fits with what parents already believe about child-rearing, and is, as Dr. Kazdin proves, guaranteed to fail.

The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child makes available to parents for the first time Dr. Kazdins proven programone backed up by some of the most long-term and respected research devoted to any therapy for children. Kazdin shatters decades worth of accumulated myths about tantrums, time-outs, punishments fitting the crime, and much more.

With the practicality of Ferber and the warmth of Brazelton, Kazdin leads parents through every step of the Kazdin Method in action - how to use tone of voice, when and how to touch, how to lead your child in a practice session, how to adjust your approach for different-age children, how to involve siblings, and more.The program is temporary, but the results are permanent - for very young children, adolescents, and even beyond.

©2009 Alan E. Kazdin (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

What the critics say

"[Kazdin's] easygoing and often humorous tone gently guides readers through an array of problem scenarios...The author promises long-lasting results for a temporary investment in his practical, positive method; parents may be well rewarded if they give it a try." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Best parenting book ever.

Great information and very easy to understand and put into action. You must be open to trying new ways of parenting and bring your A game.

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Tragic conventionalism

When your premise is that conventional methods of parenting don’t work and then you go on to suggest conventional methods as your own ideas, where the parent is in “control” and the child is “subordinate” whose job is to “comply” with the “commands” of the parents, I fear for the wellbeing of our future. Kazdin's methods fall short of making meaningful connection between parent and child, holding a space to hear and understand the child's concerns and maintiang mutuality for all to succeed.

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