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Discipline with dignity
by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler



Book description:
Educators know that we must have safe schools. Teaching and reinforcing
responsible human behavior is the core of "Discipline with Dignity." How do you achieve
discipline and positive behaviors in a classroom or school?
This book offers specific ways to involve students in defining classroom procedures, rules, and
consequences based on values or principles compatible with learning. Curwin and Mendler
identify strategies for working with children who are physically aggressive and explode without
provocation. The basic strategies include prevention, action, and resolution; the authors expand
on those ideas and share examples and practical applications for educators. Curwin and Mendler
explain the principles and related strategies that are as applicable to the problems faced in
inner-city schools as they are rural and suburban schools.
Current educational initiatives that improve both achievement and behavior, including cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, constructivism, inclusion, and brain-based learning,
are all compatible with "Discipline with Dignity" and attest to the continuing relevance of the strategies involved. More than 10 years after the initial publication of "Discipline with Dignity," Curwin and Mendler have added a new introduction in which they reflect on why and how their
approach to discipline works in today's society. Treating students and educators with dignity will never go out of fashion.
 


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What Do I Do When...? How to Achieve Discipline With Dignity in the Classroom: How to Achieve Discipline With Dignity in the Classroom
by Allen N. Mendler



Book description:
 This book is a practical, hands-on guide that shows educators how to apply the central principles of Discipline with Dignity in a wide variety of realistic classroom situations.
 

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As Tough As Necessary: Countering Violence, Aggression, and Hostility in Our Schools
 by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler

Description:
 History proves that violence is not a postmodern 20th century invention. Yet violence today feels different--more heartless, more senseless, and more random. Tragically, our schools are no longer the peaceful sanctuaries of times past. Aggression is as much a reality in the classroom as it is in society. In their latest book, the authors of Discipline With Dignity take a long and compassionate look at violence in the classroom. They present a three-dimensional approach to handling hostility that includes: Methods of prevention: strategies for minimizing the likelihood that students will act in aggressive ways at school. Methods of action: techniques for working and communicating with students whose behavior is particularly challenging and potentially explosive. Methods of resolution: procedures to deal with particularly difficult youth who provoke crises on a regular basis. This multidimensional approach has helped thousands of educators establish effective discipline practices in their classrooms. Even more important, it has helped thousands of students find alternatives to hurting themselves and others.
 

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Positive Discipline in the Classroom, Revised 3rd Edition : Developing Mutual Respect, Cooperation, and Responsibility in Your Classroom
 by D. Jane Nelsen, Lynn Lott,  and H. Stephen Glenn



Book description:
The Acclaimed Bestseller That Can Improve Your Classroom Experience Forever!
Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to child rearing. Hundreds of schools also use these amazingly effective strategies for restoring order and civility to today's turbulent classrooms. Now you too can use this philosophy as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students! Inside, you'll discover 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
  • Understand the motivation behind students' behavior instead of looking for causes

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Positive Discipline for Teenagers: Empowering Your Teens and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting
by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott

Book description:
Positive Parenting for Those Important Teen Years
Adolescence is often a time of great stress and turmoil � not only for kids going through it, but for you, their parents as well. During the teen years, kids aggressively begin to explore a new sense of freedom, which often leads to feelings of resentment and powerlessness for parents who increasingly are excluded from their children's lives. This revised edition of Positive Discipline for Teenagers shows you how to break the destructive cycle of guilt and blame and work toward greater understanding and communication with your adolescents. Inside, you'll:

  • Find out how to encourage your teen and yourself
  • Grow to understand how your teen still needs you, but in different ways
  • Learn how to get to know who your teen really is
  • Discover how to develop sound judgment without being judgmental
  • Learn how to use follow-through�the only surefire way to get chores done

Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to child rearing. Inside, you'll discover proven, effective methods for working with your teens.
 


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 Taming the Dragon in Your Child: Solutions for Breaking the Cycle of Family Anger
by Meg Eastman

Book description:
Provides parents with realistic, healthy and positive ways to understand and diffuse situations that trigger their child's tantrums, flare-ups, sulks and arguments. Shows parents how to recognize and break their own anger patterns which their children may be imitating. Each chapter combines specific information and advice with realistic examples of what to do in a variety of typical situations


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Smart Discipline: Fast, Lasting Solutions for Your Peace of Mind and Your Child's Self-Esteem
by Larry Koenig

Book review:
"Parents of children ages four to 16 are sure to devour this book, if not from cover to cover, at least through the first section where Koenig outlines the Smart Discipline method. Koenig, father of five, founder of the national adolescent self-esteem program Up With Youth, and a family therapist, offers parents a simple approach to getting their children to act right. Koenig directs readers to link their children's most irritating behaviors to their favorite activities, so that being able to do the latter depends on improving the former. This relationship should be illustrated in a prominently posted daily or weekly chart that tracks the child's behavior. There's nothing new about this general approach it's the rigidly systematized charts themselves, which should be used consistently and automatically, that will, according to the author, eliminate the need for nagging, threats and lecturing. Once parents have dealt with behavior problems, they can nurture constructive relationships that boost self-esteem. In the remainder of the book, Koenig urges parents to find their child's "center of brilliance" and identify his or her strengths. Koenig gives Smart Discipline seminars regularly, an experience that seems to have influenced his writing style, which has a kind of chirpiness that is sometimes off-putting in print. Even with this shortcoming, the book has much to offer exasperated parents."

Book description:
Would you like your kids to follow the rules the first time you ask, without backtalk, bickering, or screaming matches? Now, the creator of the most popular parenting seminar in the United States explains his amazingly simple, stunningly effective system of discipline that enables parents to help children ages 3 to 16 become self-motivated to follow the rules at home and at school.
Parents can set up the five-step Smart Discipline system within an hour or two. It can be used by any caregiver and is easily tailored to differences in age, temperament, and the needs of children with ADD/ADHD.
The book shows parents how to use this system to quickly solve common problems such as: messy rooms, disrespectful language, chores, fighting and bickering, lying, whining, and homework problems. It also empowers parents to get their children self-motivated to behave properly at school. Most parents will see results within several days of starting the system and they can continue to use it effectively for years to come.
Once Smart Discipline is part of the home, parents can stop the nagging and criticism that destroy children's desire to achieve. Dr. Larry J. offers powerful self-esteem builders for children, including showing parents how to identify children's unique talents, encourage them to develop their abilities, and celebrate their successes.
With this book in hand, you can implement the system that more than a hundred trained mental health professionals teach in more than three thousand schools, churches, hospitals, and civic organizations nationwide. Practical, straightforward, and effective, Smart Discipline is the wise choice for all parents who want a family life that sets the stage for their children's success.
 

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Stop Negotiating With Your Teen: Strategies for Parenting Your Angry, Manipulative, Moody, or Depressed Adolescent
by Janet Sasson Edgette

Book description:
RA psychologist offers peace-making strategies for parents who don't know where to turn.

The sullen, withdrawn, sarcastic teenager. The defensive, wary, and helpless parent. This book builds a bridge between the two sides--with practical and supportive advice on how to:

  • Contain conflicts before they escalate into violence
  • Break through the teen's verbal intimidation
  • Avoid futile arguments
  • Turn confrontation into communication
  • Stand firm against teen rage
  • Manage teen manipulation
  • Build the teen's self-esteem
  • Talk to teens when no one knows what to say

For ever parent who's screamed, what am I going to do with you?, this book finally provides the answer.
 

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Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility & Learning
by Marvin L. Marshall

Book description:
 A blending of three subject fields education, parenting, and personal growth this work is replete with helpful suggestions that show both teachers and parents how to heighten positive thinking in school or at home, give students and other family members the power to choose, and discover productive means of reflection and self-evaluation. For the past seven years, Marshall has been giving seminars on "The Raise Responsibility System," and his solid research, coupled with countless practical examples, makes this a natural and inviting read. His experience in elementary and high schools, counseling, and teacher education, plus his doctoral work in curriculum, counseling, and instruction, serve to deepen the quality of his observations and techniques. Conveniently structured into distinct yet interrelated chapters, the book can be read from start to finish or piecemeal, focusing on particular chapters of concern (e.g., reducing stress, motivating, or promoting learning). The comprehensive bibliography enables the reader to conduct further research. Highly recommended for all teachers (no matter what grade level) as well as parents (regardless of the age of the child), this is an important purchase for public, academic, and school libraries. This book offers a revolutionary way to reduce irresponsible behavior. People who use the approach find it life-changing.
You will learn how to discipline without stress, raise responsibility, improve relationships, and promote learning
 

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