Brief Book of Parenting

The Brief Book of Parenting: For Real Parents with Real Children
- Copyright © Kelly Karius, 2005-
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Parenting can be tough. This book is for real parents with real children. Real parents who want to develop a strong relationship with their children. The discipline methods and ideas in this book are for use with children up to age twelve.

If you have questions about these ideas, are seeking more information or need to learn to use this information with your children, seek out a parenting class in your area or online. Parenting classes offer positive supports and ideas. Parenting supports can help you have a different outlook about your chidlren and your relationship with them.

Reading this book or taking a parenting class doesn’t mean you don’t know how to parent. It means that you want to be the best you can, in this journey of building a relationship with your child.

This 44-page booklet contains an abundance of helpful tips for parents to grow in their relationships with their children.

• Introduction
• Discipline
  • Increasing Positive Behavior
  • Preventing Negative Behavior
  • Stopping Negative Behavior
  • Fresh Starts
• A New Way to Think About Parenting
• Developmental Needs of Children
• Fight or Flee Reactions
• Developing a Relationship with Your Child
• Working with Schools
• Strategizing Discipline
• Time Outs
  • Time Out Rules for Parents
  • Time Out Rules for Children
  • Time Out Rules for Siblings
• The ABC Model
  • An Example of the ABC Model
• Planning Discipline
• Ownership Lessons
• Your Child’s Senses
• Knowing Time
• Making your Day Easier
  • Morning Routines
  • Dressing
  • Mealtime Routines
  • Bedtime Routines
  • Personal Grooming
• Preventing Conflict
• Corporal Punishment
• What not to do

Written & Illustrated by Kelly Karius, BSW, RSW, Mediator
ISBN 0-9736831-1-2

Published by
Karius & Associates
Box 3120 Melville, SK S0A 2P0
Printed by National Print – It Centres 2005 – 8th Ave at Hamilton Regina, SK S4R 7B2

Except for brief reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the publisher.
The publisher does not assume any responsibility for liability arising from any error or omission from the book, or from the use of any information contained in it.

NOTE TO THE READER

The information contained within is for reference and education only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional assistance where necessary.

This book was written with organizations in mind. If you are with an organization and would like to purchase this book in quantity to give away to your clients, please contact us with regard to bulk pricing.