About this Book

Children need to feel in control of their own lives. Too often, though, kids don't have the developmental skills or the maturity to handle the power they want. Or you as a parent aren't confortable with the control your kids want. The result: power struggles. If this sounds familiar, you'll find the help you need in Jan Faull's sensible, easy-to-read book. This experienced parent educator explains that yes, you often can avoid--or at least endure--the tug-of-war over power. But, she points out, there are some power struggles that are almost inevitable. Some of these you have to be prepared to lose occasionally. If you're struggling to accept your children's need for control, Faull's advice will give you the road map you need. She explains how you can continue to provide the guidance your children require and still allow them to develop competency and self-esteem.