Skills Training for Children with Behavior Problems: A Parent & Practitioner Guidebook

by Michael Bloomquist (2006, Guilford Press, 33.00)
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A wealth of practical tools are provided to build self-control in struggling children and teens; get social, emotional, and academic development back on track; and reduce family stress. Including over 25 reproducibles in a large-size format with lay-flat binding, this book is ideal for practitioners collaborating with families in clinic, school, or community settings, and also can be used by parents on their own. [8.5” x 11”...242 pages]

Changing Children's Behavior: By Changing the People, Places, and Activities in Their Lives

by Richard Munger (2005, Boys Town Press, 15.95)
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Makes the case that the environments in which a child lives, plays, and studies are even more important than personality in shaping that child's behavior—for good or bad. The author identifies ten "behavior settings" in which children and adolescents spend most of their time—home, neighborhood, school, after-school, electronic (TV, computer, and other media), friends, work, faith, recreation and leisure, and sports. [6” x 9”...296 pages]

Solution-Focused Counseling in Schools, 2nd Edition

by John Murphy (2008, ACA, 44.95)
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Disruptive classroom behavior, failing grades, truancy, and violence are serious problems that require effective strategies to promote change. This book presents a practical approach to resolving these problems in the context of the time constraints and large caseloads of school counselors. [6” x 9”...284 pages]

Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving…Or Missing Sleep

by Mary Kurcinka (2006, HarperCollins, 13.95)
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A practical guide to understanding the link between sleep deprivation and behavior problems, along with a five-step process to help "tired and wired" children get the sleep they really need. The author maintains that what our misbehaving kids really need isn't more "consequences" or more medication but more sleep. [5.5” x 8”...331 pages]

Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors: Designing Positive Behavior Plans

by Linda Bambara & Lee Kern (2005, Guilford Press, 45.00/hardback)
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This book focuses on the nuts and bolts of designing positive behavior support plans for students with such disabilities as mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Strategies are provided for addressing indivdual behavioral problems at all levels of severity. Of particular utility, chapters detail specific types of interventions that could be included in the plan: antecedent interventions, alternative skills training, responses to problem behavior, long-term supports, home-based strategies, and more. [6” x 9”...400 pages]

Behavior Problems in Preschool Children: Clinical & Developmental Issues

by Susan Campbell (2002, Guilford, 26.00)
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Offers a highly readable account of the developmental tasks and transitions that young children face in cognitive, social, and family domains, and examines why and what happens when development goes awry. Particular attention is given to the critical question of how certain children manage to successfully overcome difficult transitions, while others face the risk of serious, ongoing problems. [6” x 9”...168 pages]

SOS! Help for Parents: A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems

by Lynn Clark (2005, Parents Press, 14.00)
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Here you will find some of the most practical help around for parents of two to twelve-year-olds. The focus is on methods for helping children to improve their behavior and adjustment. The author claims that good and bad behavior are both learned. He also maintains that behavior can be “unlearned.” A major emphasis of the book is centered around using the “Time-Out” concept toward discipline. [6” x 9”...246 pages]

Preventing Problem Behaviors: A Handbook of Successful Prevention Strategies

Edited by Bob Algozzine & Pam Key (2002, Corwin Press, 35.95)
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Effective prevention programs are based on the premise that early response to learning, behavior, or emotional problems leads to better outcomes for students, teachers, and the school at large. This practical handbook includes insights to prevention through: improved behavior, total quality principles, social skills instruction, schoolwide discipline, partnerships with parents, conflict resolution, and peer mediation. [7” x 10”...264 pages]

Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with Disruptive, Defiant, or Difficult Behaviors: Grades PreK-4

by Kathleen McConnell, et al. (2002, Pro-Ed, 46.00/spiral)
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The behaviors addressed are organized into four categories, each focusing on an area of problematic behavior commonly reported among school-age students. This is an ideal tool for counselors and IEP committees who are charged with developing behavioral intervention plans. [8.5” x 11”...149 pages]

Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with Disruptive, Defiant, or Difficult Behaviors: Grades 5-12

by Kathleen McConnell, et al. (2002, Pro-Ed, 46.00/spiral)
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See above description...except this book is for students in grades 5-12. [8.5” x 11”...149 pages]

The Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management: 100 Problems/500 Plans

by Randy Sprick & Lisa Howard (1995, Sopris West, 62.50)
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These effective intervention strategies help you address more than 100 common classroom problems. All are listed alphabetically, cross-referenced, and indexed for ease of use. This reference guide gives up to six detailed, step-by-step strategies for each of the 100 situations. It will allow you to choose a plan to match any classroom difficulty you are facing. Grades K-9. [8.5” x 11”...874 pages]

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Stopping Bad Behavior

by Kate Kelly (2003, McGraw-Hill, 14.95)
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Shows parents how to keep bad behavior to a minimum. Written by a mother of three, this concise guide addresses specific normal behavior issues of children from toddler hood through early school years—including tantrums, talking back, and aggressiveness, as well as coping with bedtime and getting ready in the morning—and includes fourteen simple practices for inspiring good behavior in young children. [8” x 9.5”...176 pages]

Creative Answers to Misbehavior: Getting Out of the Ignore-Nag-Yell-Punish Cycle

by John Taylor (2003, MarCo, 5.95)
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This book includes: 16 creative ways to confront a misbehaving child and 13 effective disciplinary responses for misbehavior. Each technique is written in easy-to-understand language and further explained by examples. These techniques help adults to avoid nagging, yelling, and punishing children. An excellent resource for teachers, parents, and counselors. [5.5” x 8.5”...28 pages]

No More Misbehavin': 38 Bad Behaviors & How to Stop Them

by Michelle Borba (2003, Jossey-Bass, 14.95)
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In this much-needed book child-rearing expert Dr. Borba identifies the top 38 bad behaviors in children and shows how to change them. In a simple-to-use format, she reveals how to confront and solve these behaviors step-by-step. [5.5" x 8.5"...304 pages]

Correcting Without Criticizing: The Encouraging Way to Talk to Children about Their Misbehavior

by John Taylor (1995, Marco, 5.95)
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You'll find this practical guide will help you improve communication with children, teach decision-making, and implement preventative discipline. It includes a step-by-step model for effective communication and an explanation of the roles adults should avoid. [5.5" x 8.5"...36 pages]

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