Drama-Free Discipline

Parenting can wear you down -- but it doesn't have to. Popular media personality Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of ten and experienced clinical psychologist, applies his trademark humor, common sense, and no-nonsense wisdom to the task of helping parents cut through the cultural confusion and reclaim their rightful roles as calm, confident leaders in the home. With practical strategies tested in the cauldron of real day-to-day family life, Dr. Ray shows you how to stop overtalking, avoid endless frustration, and dial down discipline through more effective communication. No psychobabble. No gimmicks. Just clear communication and other proven methods that work with kids of every age, from toddlers to teens. Inside, you'll discover how to: Diffuse sibling rivalries and settle incessant bickering Use "blackout" discipline to calmly establish authority Build bedtime routines that bring peace and actually stick Replace "countdowns" with mo

Parenting can wear you down -- but it doesn't have to. Popular media personality Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of ten and experienced clinical psychologist, applies his trademark humor, common sense, and no-nonsense wisdom to the task of helping parents cut through the cultural confusion and reclaim their rightful roles as calm, confident leaders in the home. With practical strategies tested in the cauldron of real day-to-day family life, Dr. Ray shows you how to stop overtalking, avoid endless frustration, and dial down discipline through more effective communication. No psychobabble. No gimmicks. Just clear communication and other proven methods that work with kids of every age, from toddlers to teens. Inside, you'll discover how to: Diffuse sibling rivalries and settle incessant bickering Use "blackout" discipline to calmly establish authority Build bedtime routines that bring peace and actually stick Replace "countdowns" with mo