{"product_id":"optimistic-parenting-v-mark-durand-9781598570526","title":"Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child","description":"\u003cp\u003eHappier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behavior want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book you'll want to share with every family you know, \u003ci\u003eOptimistic Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e helps moms, dads, and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions--a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behavior management. One of the most highly regarded experts on challenging behavior--and a parent himself--Dr. V. Mark Durand delivers both philosophical \u003cb\u003ehope\u003c\/b\u003e and practical \u003cb\u003ehelp\u003c\/b\u003e to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. With keen insight, gentle humor, and practical tools and strategies, Durand guides parents step by step through the process of \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epinpointing the \"why\" behind challenging behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eachieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing effective emergency strategies when quick behavior intervention is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing long-term strategies for lasting behavior improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaddressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreasing mindfulness and parenting \"in the moment\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behavior management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lifeline for overwhelmed parents--and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them--this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviors and approach the future with optimism and confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e V. Mark Durand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598570528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598570526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.29w x 0.68d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2011 pg. 253","brand":"V. Mark Durand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447938330879,"sku":"9781598570526","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4dfc6971-420a-4bac-a72e-e010955e6368.jpg?v=1777235836","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/optimistic-parenting-v-mark-durand-9781598570526","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}