Jane Nelsen

MORE THAN 2 MILLION POSITIVE DISCIPLINE BOOKS SOLD The Positive Discipline method has proved to be an invaluable resource for teachers who want to foster creative problem-solving within their students, giving them the behavioral skills they need to understand and process what they learn. In Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers, you will learn how to successfully incorporate respectful, solution-oriented approaches to ensure a cooperative and productive classroom. Using tools like "Connection Before Correction," "Four Problem-Solving Steps," and "Focusing on Solutions," teachers will be able to focus on student-centered learning, rather than wasting time trying to control their students' behavior. Each tool is specifically tailored for the modern classroom, with examples and positive solutions to each and every roadblock that stands in the way of cooperative learning. Complete with the most up-to-date research on classroom management and the effectiveness of the Positive Discipline method, this comprehensive guide also includes helpful teacher stories and testimonials from around the world. You will learn how to: - Model kind and firm leadership in the classroom- Keep your students involved and intrinsically motivated- Improve students' self-regulation-And more!

Do you wish there was a way to raise well-behaved children without punishment? Are you afraid the only alternative is being overly indulgent? With Positive Discipline, an encouragement model based on both kindness and firmness, you don't have to choose between these two extremes. Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback, you'll be able to work with your children instead of against them. The goal isn't perfection but providing you with the techniques you need to help your children develop the life and social skills you hope for them, such as respect for self and others, problem-solving ability, and self-regulation. The tenets of Positive Discipline consistently foster mutual respect so that any child--from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager--can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline without losing his or her dignity. In this new parenting guidebook, you'll find day-to-day exercises for parents to improve their parenting skills, along with success stories from parents worldwide who have benefited from the Positive Discipline philosophy. With training tools and personal examples from the authors, you will learn: - The "hidden belief" behind a child's misbehavior, and how to respond accordingly- The best way to focus on solutions instead of dwelling on the negative- How to encourage your child without pampering or praising- How to teach your child to make mistakes and follow through on agreements- How to foster creative thinking

The celebrated Positive Discipline brand of parenting books presents the revised and updated third edition of their readable and practical guide to communicating boundaries to very young children and solving early discipline problems to set children up for success. Over the years millions of parents have used the amazingly effective strategies of Positive Discipline to raise happy, well-behaved, and successful children. Research has shown that the first three years in a child's life are a critical moment in their development, and that behavior patterns instilled during that time can have profound implications for the rest of a child's life. Hundreds of thousands of parents have already used the advice in Positive Discipline: The First Three Years to help set effective boundaries, forge strong foundations for healthy communication, and lay the groundwork for happy and respectful relationships with their young children. Now this classic title has been revised and updated to reflect the latest neuroscientific research and developments in positive discipline parenting techniques.

The Acclaimed Bestseller That Can Improve Your Classroom Experience Forever Over the years millions of parents and teachers have used the amazingly effective strategies of Positive Discipline to restore order and civility to their classrooms and homes. And in today's classroom, where teachers must compete with digital distractions for their students' attention while trying to satisfy increasingly demanding academic standards, it is more important than ever that educators be able to combat apathy, instill vital problem-solving skills, and create a climate that maximizes learning. Now you too can use the time tested Positive Discipline strategies as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. This new edition of Positive Discipline in the Classroom is updated with essential tools for the modern teacher. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students Inside, you'll learn how to: -Create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning -Use encouragement rather than praise and rewards -Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior through the use of class meetings-Learn why involving students in solving problems is much more effective than punishment-Understand the motivation behind students' behavior instead of looking for causes -And much more "A must for every educator. The jargon-free concepts and strategies are easy to follow and have changed my life as a principal, as well as the lives of my teachers and students." - Bill Scott, Principal of Birney Elementary, Marietta, Georgia "This book should be standard operating procedure. I highly recommend it to anyone who seeks to teach young people " - Robert W. Reasoner, president of the International Council for Self-Esteem "Transforms the way teachers view themselves and their students. The activities in this book show how learning shifts from head to heart, where positive change can really take route." - Dina Emser, M. A., former elementary school principal and education consultant

A Positive Approach To Raising Happy, Healthy and Mature Teenagers Adolescence can be a time of great stress and turmoil--not only for kids going through it, but for their parents as well. It's normal for teens to explore a new sense of freedom and to redefine the ways in which they relate to their parents, and that process can sometimes leave parents feeling powerless, alienated, or excluded from their children's lives. These effects can be magnified even further in this modern age of social networks, cell phones, and constant digital distraction. This newly revised and updated edition of Positive Discipline for Teenagers shows parents how to build stronger bridges of communication with their children, break the destructive cycles of guilt and blame that occur in parent-teen power struggles, and work toward greater mutual respect with their adolescents. At the core of the Positive Discipline approach is the understanding that teens still need their parents, just in different ways--and by better understanding who their teens really are, parents can learn to encourage both their teens and themselves, and instill good judgment without being judgmental. The methods in this book work to build vital social and life skills through encouragement and empowerment--not punishment. Truly effective parenting is about connection before correction. Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust Jane Nelsen's classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to raising happy, responsible kids. This new edition is filled with proven, effective methods for coping with such parenting challenges as: -Fostering truly honest discussions with your teen-Helping your teen handle the online world -Turning mistakes into opportunities-Keeping your sanity while raising your teen--and making sure your own teenage issues aren't weighing you down-Teaching your teen how to pursue the goal that make them happy...and a few that make you happy too (like chores)-Making sure you're on your teen's side, and that they know that-Avoiding the pitfalls of excessive control and excessive permissiveness

An updated edition of the parenting classic explains why children misbehave; discusses class and family meetings, mutual respect, and responsibility; and tells how parents and teachers can be more understanding and supportive. Original. 50,000 first printing.

Offers professional childcare providers solutions for handling common discipline problems, including tips for creating a nourishing, healthy environment.

Many teachers today are facing problems and discipline issues they never dreamed of when they decided to become teachers. Combine violence, behavioral disorders, and downright defiant attitudes from students with the age-old problems of bullying, poor attendance, and more, and the mix is positively lethal. However, there are effective, positive strategies for restoring order and turning the teacher-student relationship into one of mutual respect. Applicable to all grade levels, this comprehensive A to Z guide addresses modern-day problems and practical solutions for establishing an effective learning environment. Inside, you'll discover:The 17 fundamental tools of positive disciplineReal-life stories of proven positive discipline strategiesSuggestions for establishing and maintaining respectful, nurturing relationships with studentsAnd much more!" Overcome obstacles and get back to why you became a teacher in the first place: to empower students with confidence, self-respect, and resourcefulness."—Bill Scott, principal, Birney Elementary School, Murietta, Georgia"An inspiring, information-packed book. All teachers—from those just beginning to those with many years of experience—will find the tools of positive discipline easy to use."—Phillip Harris, Ed. D., director, Center for Professional Development and Services, Phi Delta Kappa International

This book goes beyond these issues to teach children to be responsible and self reliant--not through fear and intimidation, which are outer direct-ed concerns (what happens when the disciplinarian is on vacation, or asleep?)