<DIV><DIV>Some children act out, argue, disobey, and throw temper tantrums more frequently than others. If you&rsquo;re parenting one of these high-maintenance kids, this book is for you.<br> <br> Clinical child psychologist C. Drew Edwards doesn&rsquo;t just tell you what to do with a hard-to-handle kid. He also explains why some children are especially aggressive and disruptive&mdash;because understanding is key to helping them become responsible, competent, and content.<br> <br> He spells out specific strategies for building a solid, positive relationship with your child&mdash;and ways to take care of yourself (parenting a difficult child can be stressful!).<br> <br> And he encourages you to become an Authoritative Parent: balancing nurturance and support with structure and direction, blending positive and negative feedback, including children in the discipline process, using family problem solving, and guiding your child toward greater responsibility.<br> <br> Packed with practical information and real-life examples, written with authority and compassion, this is a book you&rsquo;ll turn to often for advice, insight, and good news: Parenting a hard-to-handle child isn&rsquo;t an impossible task. These strategies really work.<br> </DIV>