The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child [Paperback]

Alan E. Kazdin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2009

A lifesaving handbook for parents of children who are occasionally, or too often, “out of control” Includes a bound-in twenty-minute DVD featuring Dr. Kazdin and his staff illustrating key concepts of the Kazdin Method 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. Kazdin’s proven program—one 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.

Editorial Reviews

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"[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 )

About the Author

ALAN E. KAZDIN is John M. Musser Professor of Psychology at Yale University and director of Yale's Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic. He is 2008 president of the American Psychological Association and the author of many professional-audience books on child psychology and behavior published in dozens of countries. Kazdin lives in Hamden, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Mariner Books; Pap/DVD Re edition (January 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547085826
• ISBN-13: 978-0547085821
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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ALAN E. KAZDIN is John M. Musser Professor of Psychology at Yale University and director of Yale's Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic. He is 2008 president of the American Psychological Association and the author of many professional-audience books on child psychology and behavior published in dozens of countries. Kazdin lives in Hamden, Connecticut.

Customer Reviews

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REAL help for any parent - based on real science - If you buy one parenting book, make it this one., November 14, 2009

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ZenMomColorado "AN" (Littleton, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child (Paperback)

I am a mother of 6 strong minded, intelligent, stubborn children, and this is the best, most helpful parenting book I have ever read. The things I love about this book are;
1. Kazdin's methods are based on years of scientific research, not just compiled opinions about what "the experts" think "should" work with children.
2. This is real world stuff that any parent with an open mind can do - and even if you just do SOME of it, IT STILL WORKS.
3. IT WORKS. QUICKLY. The techniques outlined in this book can be applied to all different types of kids, all different ages & severity of problems, and it sets up a positive environment that everyone can feel good about.
4. Kazdin gives very specific examples and varied scenarios for each segment.
I can't imagine that ANY parent would not benefit from this book. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from a child psychiatrist, April 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child (Paperback)

I'm a child psychiatrist and can tell you that this book is great. Helpful for all parents, not only parents of extremely defiant children. Talks about the power of positive feedback, versus persistent punishing, etc. This is what child mental health professionals use and teach and it works. Its also easy to read and interesting.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars positive reinforcement works, November 17, 2009

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This review is from: The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child (Paperback)

if you're tired of yelling, hitting and generally just being not nice to your child in order to get him/her to behave, this book is for you. this book taught me that being kind and reserving unpleasant (but not mean) punishments for unwanted behavior works! it seems almost too simple/easy to actually work, but trust me it's all in the finer points of the technique. it tamed my two wild boys when nothing else would.