The Parent's Handbook. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

The STEP approach to parenting is based on the belief that every child and every parent has equal human worth and dignity. All are entitled to mutual respect.  The system of discipline taught in STEP stresses this type of
relationship.   The authors believe that parents should provide opportunities for children to make decisions, within limits, allowing children to be responsible for their decisions.

Other skills that are taught:

• identifying the four goals of misbehavior
• understanding  beliefs and feelings
• encouraging  your child and yourself
• reflective listening and I messages
• helping children cooperate
• discipline that makes sense

Each chapter has activities titled “This Week”, “Just for You” and “For
Your Family”.  When you study and apply the STEP ideas, you are on your
way to becoming a more effective parent, building a happy home.

There is a Spanish edition of this book available: Guía para los padres.