The Voucher System: Behavior Management Program for Home [Paperback]

Gail Brewster (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967944309 | ISBN-13: 978-0967944302 | Publication Date: March 16, 2000 | Edition: 1st

More than a book, this complete behavior management tool for children ages 4-18 deals with virtually every kind of behavior. Children with ADHD, ODD (Oppositional Defiance) and other conditions respond exceptionally well. The Voucher System improves behaviors with a fun, nonagrressive approach. System includes: colorfully illustrated vouchers, point sheets, pouches and guideline book inside a large transparent stringed envelope. Comprehensive guidelines provide easy instructions, parenting tips, scenarios and helps, with practical attention given to common and extreme behaviors. Free newsletter included.

* Tangible, flexible and versatile.
* Fun and easy to use.
* Doesn't grow old like stickers, tokens and contracts.
* Lasts for years with no more to buy.
* Children earn privileges with points and vouchers.
* One kit fits the entire family
* Builds self-esteem and responsibility

Editorial Reviews

Review

A real expert: a mom just like myself, who has lived with high maintenance kids and survived! LOVE IT!!! -- Caprice P.,B.C. Canada

I have also recommended... to other families who want to provide a solid supportive home atmosphere for their children... -- Nancy E. O. APRN,CS; Bangor, Maine

Since we began using the system 3 weeks ago, things have turned around 180 degrees. I can't thank you enough! -- Lynnell B., Swansboro, North Carolina

The Voucher System is the best ... It's well written, practical, easy to implement, and uses proven parenting techniques. I highly recommend it! -- Jeffrey D. Wagaman Ph.D, Counseling Psychologist

There is a marked change in my daughter's behavior. So far this is the answer to my prayers. Thank you. -- Kim, Lyons, New York

Voucher System...has been so effective...children are being praised often, and the good behavior has been a shining light... -- Jeanne S., Canton,Michigan

About the Author

Gail Brewster, the mother of three, has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science and History (majoring in psychology). Gail understands what it's like to endure the challenges of raising a high maintenance child, raising two of her own. With 14 years experience working with families and professionals who have used The Voucher System, Gail possesses a qualified comprehension of the many challenges facing parents today. She has created 4 versions of The Voucher System and has written a book on the subject of extreme behaviors. In her spare time Gail enjoys writing historical novels; ANNA being her first: based on a true story of a Dutch immigrant, 1908.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 54 pages
• Publisher: Crisara Publishing; 1st edition (March 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967944309
• ISBN-13: 978-0967944302
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Children's Health > Learning Disorders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of Praise, January 30, 2003

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Maribeth B. Smith "LOVENSIXKIDS" (Sierra Vista, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Voucher System: Behavior Management Program for Home (Paperback)

My husband and I had lost the "joy" of parenting, but this valuable system has brought it back. We are very pleased with the results, and the speed to which we have seen them. The biggest help this program has been is the fact that it holds everyone in the family accountable. The parents first because we are remaining consistent (Yeah!) and enjoying not nagging, loosing our cool, etc. Second, the kids are motivated big time, and have really enjoyed earning privileges, rather than just expecting them. Like the book says it solves the "entitlement" issue. Our kids are only 6, 5, and 4 (with no "behavior" issues like ADD, etc.) and within 3 weeks we are a different household, the peace has returned!

If you are like us and have a hard time sticking to what you say or remaining consistent, this program will help you restore the joy parenting should be!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Thing to Happen to Us, July 28, 2002

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This review is from: The Voucher System: Behavior Management Program for Home (Paperback)

I didn't have any idea what a difference The Voucher System would make with my strong willed child and other children. Not only did I have a kit complete with colorful vouchers, points sheets and other useful tools, but the free Newsletter and personal consultation with the author supplied me with a veriety of information I could use. This Voucher System is the best this to happen to us in a long while. I highly recomend this program for parent with a high maintence child. It works well with all of our children!

Additopnally, I am a school bus driver and use the vouchers with my special needs kids. They respond very well. One student in particlar,was fascinated by the vouchers and worked exceptionally hard to earn them. Before we started the voucher system he was out of control and unable to stay buckled in his seat for any length of time. That all changed in the first week and he remained one of our best behaved kids the rest of the year!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple, manageable solution!, June 18, 2001

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Fizzie (the Washington DC Metro Area) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Voucher System: Behavior Management Program for Home (Paperback)

My ADHD son and I just started using the voucher system. I was skeptical at first, especially after reading you should give your child 500 vouchers at the start which he can pick out himself. Once you explain the system to him, he is supposed to be excited to begin putting it into practice. I wondered how my oh-so-logical son would react to having to use vouchers to 'buy' things he had gotten fairly easily before (i.e. tv time) and to having points deducted for poor behavior (he was only used to being rewarded for good behavior - a practice which hasn't been too successful!). I was amazed when I explained the system to him and he spent ages reading the Kids Info Sheet and going through the vouchers, deciding which ones to start with. He was really enthusiastic about beginning the system and showing me that he could earn points. He didn't even squeek when I made his first deduction, he simply accepted it. If this system continues as well as it started, I will be one happy mom - with one happy kid!