Why Do I Have To?

What's going on in the mind of your preschooler? Do you wonder why your youngster always says no? Why he doesn't listen to you? Why is logic not working with your child? What to do when he says "I love time-out" and when she says "you can take that toy away 'cause I didn't want it anyhow." You wonder if there are any other consequences besides time-outs and take-aways that will work better?

In this book, the story for preschoolers teaches your kids why parents have rules. The guidance section for parent's will show you how to get young children to listen. You'll learn how to make it easy for your youngster to cooperate with you. Learn how to be more effective using time-outs and take-aways. And you'll learn the three new consequences that are acceptable, easy to use, and very effective.

You'll see the guidelines that will explain when to be flexible and when to hold firm. Learn how to help your child calm down and the best thing to do if he or she calls you names or hits you. Best of all, you'll be able to get your youngsters to behave without paying or bribing them with toys or other treats. Examples from other families show how their youngsters learned Why They Have To.