Everything you need to know about discipline to raise a
happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved child-from America''s foremost
baby and childcare experts Disciplining children means equipping
them with the tools to succeed in life. In this unique guide, Dr.
Bill and Martha Sears, the pediatrics specialists whose books on
birth, babies, and parenting have become widely praised
bestsellers, explain what you can do to shape your child''s behavior
so that good conduct comes naturally. With a focus not just on
managing behavior problems but also on preventing them, the Searses
offer clear, practical advice on a broad range of disciplinary
issues, including: * mother''s role vs. father''s role * developing
the connection with your baby that will make discipline easier in
years to come * saying no * taming temper tantrums * self-esteem as
the foundation of good behavior * helping a child to express
feelings * the constructive use of anger * good nutrition for good
behavior * sleep and nighttime discipline * sibling rivalry *
spanking and alternatives to spanking * how to eliminate bothersome
behaviors such as whining and talking back * how to respond when
your child lies, cheats, or steals * discipline after divorce and
in the single-parent household Drawing on nearly thirty years of
the Searses'' experience as childcare professionals and as the
parents of eight children, The Discipline Book will make you
confident in your ability to correct undesirable behavior, to
promote good behavior, and to instill the values that will help
your child become morally literate.