Don't Be Afraid To Discipline [Paperback]

Ruth Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

Are your kids driving you nuts?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A readable, sensible guide to parenting. I recommend it especially for people who question their ability to parent, or who can't seem to say no to their kids." --Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other

"A readable, sensible guide to parenting. I recommend it especially for people who question their ability to parent, or who can't seem to say no to their kids." --Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other

About the Author

Dr. Ruth Peters has treated children and adolescents in private practice for more than twenty years. The author of It's Never Too Soon, Dr. Peters has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Today, CBS This Morning, and numerous other talk shows. She lives in Clearwater, Florida, with her husband and two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582380252
• ISBN-13: 978-1582380254
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,118,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK CHANGED OUR LIVES! A must-read for all parents, October 14, 1998

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kimmyp "kp" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Be Afraid To Discipline: The Commonsense Program for Low-Stress Parenting That *Improves Kids' Behavior in a Matter of Days *Stops Naggling and ... Relationship *Creates Lasting Results (Hardcover)

I am the mother of a nine year old boy and a six year old girl that were beginning to take control of the house. I tried everything, but nothing stuck. Don't Be Afraid to Discipline really works! It is easy to implement and can be tailored to any family's special needs. Friends and teachers have been so impressed by the change in my children that they have all requested the title of the book. All that have begun the program are ecstatic! Privilege chips seem to be the key with my kids. They are even doing extra chores in order to earn extra chips. My son recently turned in 20 chips for a new computer game. He was proud of his accomplishment. So was I. Life in my household is calm now. The house is neater, the kids are happier, the parents are happier. We have more time to enjoy each other because the daily expectations/chores are taken care of without a fuss. My kids are self-sufficient in many respects. God bless Dr. Peters. Her program has been the answer to my prayers.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 180 degree turnaround in 1 week!!, April 25, 2002

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H. Littler "RN" (Taylor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Be Afraid To Discipline (Paperback)

Got this for my 9 yr. old granddaughter. We were spending 4 hrs a nite on homework, her room was a disaster area and she was on a continuous restriction for her mouthing back and attitude. Knew something had to change. Wrote up the behavior plan based on this book; She actually liked the plan. Daily rewards and punishments, no more restrictions lasting days or a week, and privelege and money chips for good behavior, homework done in 1 1/2hrs and room straightened,dog fed,table set,coat hung up, etc every day. Amazingly within a few days, everything done as above! Her room is straightened with bed made and everything off floor in about 4 minutes(allowed 10 min). Homework always done without any hassle as soon as she comes in! Guess what she bought with her first savings? An ORGANIZER! Cannot praise this book enough! If you follow her steps and stick to the program yourself, you too can have amazing changes in your child. Her parents and I were so pleased and amazed with the change. I just wish I had had this book when my daughter was little. Would have made life so much easier! Every month or so, we reevaluate her program and make small changes on problem areas and that's about all the extra time needed. On the weekends, instead of homework, she straightens her closet or drawers or bookshelves. I showed her teacher the behavior plan and this book and she made copies of it for herself and other mothers when they are having problems. It will save your sanity and family and give house control back to you!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best discipline book ever., September 1, 1998

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Lisa Phillips ([e-mail] (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Be Afraid To Discipline: The Commonsense Program for Low-Stress Parenting That *Improves Kids' Behavior in a Matter of Days *Stops Naggling and ... Relationship *Creates Lasting Results (Hardcover)

This book is the most complete book I have ever read about disciplining children. I adapted it to fit my 4 year old daughter, and the change is remarkable. The Behavior modification chart can be used for any age, even adult children living at home. I am recommending this book to everyone.