Allen N. Mendler – författare

"The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn alternatives to aggression. The authors don't just 'talk the talk,' they 'walk the walk.'"—Deborah Alexander-DavisEducational Consultant

"The authors provide a clear rationale for teaching values and behaviors that can go a long way toward building learning communities."—Barbara K. Given, Codirector, Adolescent and Adult Learning Research CenterGeorge Mason University

Use these innovative strategies and provide positive role models for classroom and schoolwide behavior!

From the authors of the Discipline with Dignity series, this practical resource offers the best motivational practices that make difficult students want to behave. This book emphasizes specific things to say and do to stop most problems before they start and how to handle disruptive student incidents without losing your dignity or attacking theirs. Teachers, administrators and counselors will find guidance for:

Teaching conflict resolution and anger managementEnding complaints of "That's not fair" Stopping power struggles Helping students prevent and respond to bullyingDeveloping effective school rules and consequences

This invaluable resource is ideal for educators dedicated to creating and sustaining safe, stable school environments where learning can flourish.

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World: A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parentsis a practical resource of tips that parents and educators can use to help kids acquire, practice and/or correct behaviors that are needed to become responsible and successful adults. It offers a broad range of strategies that emphasize:how to teach and model the values and attitudes of successhow to talk effectively so kids will listenhow to anticipate possible consequences before actinghow to equip children and teenagers with skills they can use if they feel anxious, overwhelmed, bullied, or faced with difficult challenges

Raising Great Kids in a Chaotic World: A Handbook of Strategies, Examples, and Suggestions for Educators and Parentsis a practical resource of tips that parents and educators can use to help kids acquire, practice and/or correct behaviors that are needed to become responsible and successful adults. It offers a broad range of strategies that emphasize:how to teach and model the values and attitudes of successhow to talk effectively so kids will listenhow to anticipate possible consequences before actinghow to equip children and teenagers with skills they can use if they feel anxious, overwhelmed, bullied, or faced with difficult challenges