The author assists teachers in observing and understanding children so that they can respond appropriately to difficult behaviors, and enable children to make good behavioral choices for themselves. In an engaging, conversational tone, the book covers:
Reconciling the different behavioral expectations of families and schools
Applying timeout effectively
Motivating children immediately and powerfully
Establishing and following through with boundaries
Developing behavior incentive plans that work
Identifying early signs of depression, anxiety, grief, and special needs