Give Yourself-- and Your Child-- a Break Warm, wise, and practical, Stop Struggling with Your Child shows parents how to minimize battles and maximize success while raising their children. Parenting experts Evonne Weinhaus and Karen Friedman share their workshop-tested, four-step program for reducing conflict and building self-esteem while respecting a child's own abilities and personality. Filled with lively and humorous examples from real life, easy-to-implement quick tips, and reassuring advice, this essential guide teaches parents how to: Start with structure-- replace chaos with rules, routines, and follow-through Build responsibility-- foster creativity, independence, and cooperation Short-circuit power struggles--move from conflict to communication and consequences Maximize self-esteem--nurture confident, happy, secure children Down-to-earth... humorous... a sound, practical parenting manual that will reduce conflicts and foster self-esteem. --Dr. Thomas Gordon, founder, Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) A must read for parents... packed with practical tips and solid, sound advice. --Sally Jessy Raphael