Tired of trying to control your child’s difficult behavior? Ready to get off the “punish-reward” roller coaster? Help is at hand with "Choice Parenting" -- a practical guide for parents seeking creative ways to help their children resolve difficult behavior problems and to succeed at home, at school, and in life. Based on the principles of choice psychology, the choice parenting method... · offers a positive alternative to reward-and-punish “control psychology.” · provides a clear strategy to guide parents in all their challenging moments. · encourages children to struggle with their challenges, enjoy their successes, and develop a responsible, creative approach to life. Unlike traditional control-based techniques, the choice parenting approach favors connecting over controlling. It helps parents and children to: · stay emotionally connected · keep the lines of communication open · reach agreements in areas of conflict · protect the parent-child relationship. Written in a highly readable, conversational style, this compact parenting primer is filled with Dr. Primason’s professional insights and down-to-earth wisdom based on twenty years of experience working with children, parents and families.