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  • The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills
  • By: Jane Nelsen EdD
  • Narrated by: Jane Nelsen
  • Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)
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Summary

For 25 years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded edition.

The key to positive discipline is not punishment, she tells us, but mutual respect. Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be both firm and kind, so that any child - from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager - can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline with no loss of dignity. Inside you'll discover how to:

  • Bridge communication gaps
  • Defuse power struggles
  • Avoid the dangers of praise
  • Enforce your message of love
  • Build on strengths, not weaknesses
  • Hold children accountable with their self-respect intact
  • Teach children not what to think but how to think
  • Win cooperation at home and at school
  • Meet the special challenge of teen misbehavior

©1981, 1987, 1996, 2006 Jane Nelsen (P)2007 Jane Nelsen

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"It is not easy to improve a classic book, but Jane Nelson has done so in this revised edition. Packed with updated examples that are clear and specific, Positive Discipline shows parents exactly how to focus on solutions while being kind and firm. If you want to enrich your relationship with your children, this is the book for you." (Sal Severe, author of How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too!)

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Interesting ideas, poor presentation

I highly recommend the first chapter of this book, hence I gave it 2 stars instead of 1. Afterwards, the book appears to have interesting ideas but it is written like a school manual. It is very hard to follow.

The performance of the author does not help either with listening to lists of bullet points. She is monotonous and does not succeed in gaining your attention. If you are not a very good reader then get someone else to narrate your book.

Too bad, I had high hopes for this book but it’s execution is really poor although the ideas are good.

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Brilliant and Inspiring

I can't wait to start applying her theory and enjoying a new family life. i can't recommed this book enough

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Content is amazing but audio book could do with work.

The book is amazing and every parent should read this book and maybe twice!
However the audible version needs some work. The chapters on the audio do not marry up with the chapters of the book and they talk about graphics that we cannot see. Perhaps someone could do a pdf just for audible?

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Don't waste your credits on this like I did

The narration is very stiff, but the contents is even worse. A lot of very general (and failry obvious) observations and no real practical advice. No realistic scene setting. Reads more like a study book. At best this book is severely dated (1981) at worst it's self-indulgent know-it-all material.

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Please read this

Parents, teachers and other caregivers please read this and try to use the positive advices in this book with your kids.

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Very usefull!

I feel that the book was meant as a manual. Smth to study and read again to be able to fully understand and apply. I found it difficult to follow just on audio but a combition of audio and written helps you keep on track.
Well worth the effort.
Highly recommended!

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Excellent

I wish I'd read this before I started having children. Thankfully it's not too late to correct the mistakes I've made.

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This was read really slow!!

The concept of the book and the overall information were both awesome! The problem was that it was read really slowly!!! It almost took forever to complete it!!

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This is a book to keep for life!

It's not enough to read this book just for once! It really is an encyclopedia to learn about Positive Discipline, I recommend it for each and everyone who deals with children, whether you're a parent, a teacher, or a caregiver. This is sure a book to keep for life!

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A good book, but needs a second listen.

I enjoyed this and feel convinced by its principles. Better as non audio I reckon.

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