Sos

"SOS Help For Parents is a book and parent education program which helps children, ages two to twelve, to improve their behavior and emotional adjustment. Available in eight languages, SOS is internationally used by parents. The book teaches over 20 methods for managing 46 different problem behaviors."

Introduction

1

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Section One FUNDAMENTALS OF BEHAVIOR AND IMPROVING BEHAVIOR

Why Kids Behave And Misbehave

5

(10)

Three child rearing rules

Rewards children like

The strong-willed child

Four common child rearing errors

Clear Communication Promotes Effective Parenting

15

(10)

Parents must agree on goals

Communication between parent and child

Giving effective commands

Children need discipline and love

Reasons parents don't discipline

Ways Of Increasing Good Behavior

25

(10)

Encourage and reward good behavior

Use active ignoring

Reward alternative behavior

Help your child practice good behavior

Use Grandma's rule

Set a good example

Be an organized parent

What is Time-Out? When Do Parents Use It?

35

(10)

What is time-out?

Time-out from your child's view

Which misbehaviors deserve time-out?

Major Methods For Stopping Bad Behavior

45

(16)

Effective but mild correction

Be a rational and nonaggressive model

Scolding and disapproval

Natural consequences

Logical consequences

Behavior penalty (response cost)

Methods of discipline compared

Section Two BASIC SKILLS OF THE TIME-OUT METHOD

Getting Started With Time-Out

61

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Picking A Boring Place For Time-Out

67

(10)

Explaining Time-Out To Your Child

77

(6)

Quickly Getting Your Child To Time-Out

83

(6)

The Timer And Waiting In Time-Out

89

(6)

Talking With Your Child --- After Time-Out

95

(4)

Common Time-Out Mistakes And Problems

99

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Nine common time-out mistakes

If your child rebels against time-out

Section Three FURTHER APPLICATIONS OF YOUR PARENTING SKILLS

Managing Bad Behavior Away From Home

113

(8)

Homes of friends and relatives

Stores, shopping malls, and restaurants

In the car and outdoor play activities

Using Points, Tokens, And Contracts

121

(12)

Offering point-rewards

Giving token rewards

Writing parent-child contracts

Timing-Out Two Children

133

(4)

Reducing conflict between children

When and how to use time-out for two

Timing-Out A Toy Instead Of The Child

137

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Timing-out toys stops misbehavior

Steps for timing-out toys

More ideas for parents

Handling Aggressive and Dangerous Behavior

143

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Managing aggressive behavior

More help for the aggressive child

Helping Your Child Express Feelings

151

(8)

Basic skills of reflective listening

Reflective listening problems

Your child's emotional intelligence

More Problem Behaviors --- Questions And Solutions

159

(10)

ADHD Learning disability

Bedwetting Racing the timer

Grounding Getting to bed

Resting chair & resisting chores

Sending a child to her room

Five ways portable timers help kids

Section Four MORE RESOURCES FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD

Teachers And Parents As Partners

169

(10)

Working with your child's teacher

Teachers managing behavior

Helpful Classes And Books For Parents

179

(6)

Forming an SOS study group

Other helpful books for parents

When And How To Get Professional Help

185

(6)

Controlling Your Own Anger

191

(4)

Quizzes And Answers For Parents

195

(34)

APPENDICES

SOS Video And Professional Materials

207

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The Video SOS Help For Parents (& DVD)

How To Use Time-Out Effectively audio program

SOS Help For Professionals kit

SOS Summary Sheets For Parents

213

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References

229

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Index --- 46 Problem Behaviors And 23 SOS Methods

233

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