The Parent's Handbook - Softcover

Don Dinkmeyer Sr.; Gary D. McKay; Don Dinkmeyer Jr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679777989 ISBN 13: 9780679777984

Publisher: American Guidance Service, Inc., 1997

Synopsis

The STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) program has taught over two million parents more effective parenting techniques, encouraging mutual respect between parent and child, cooperation, responsibility, and self-reliance. The Parent's Handbook shows parents the best way to raise responsible children who will grow into responsible adults. Illustrations & charts. Size C. 136 pp. 30,000 print.

About this title

About the Author

Don Dinkmeyer, Sr., PhD (1924-2001), was a pioneer in the fields of elementary school counseling, Adlerian psychotherapy, classroom guidance, parent education, group counseling and marriage enrichment. He authored and co-authored 35 books and 125 professional journal articles, as well as psychological education programs like STEP in the areas of parenting, marriage enrichment, classroom guidance, and teaching. Dinkmeyer received lifetime achievement awards from several professional organizations.

Gary D. McKay, PhD (Tucson, Arizona) is the co-author of twelve books and programs, including How You Feel is Up To You, Raising Respectful Kids In a Rude World and Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP), the world's leading parent education program. He is a retired psychologist and a diplomate in Adlerian Psychology (North American Society of Adlerian Psychology -- NASAP) who conducts workshops for his publications in North America and Europe.

Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., PhD, NCC, is co-author of the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) parent education programs. He has also co authored numerous educational programs such as Systematic Training for Effective Teaching (STET), Preparing Responsible and Effective Parents (PREP), and the DUSO programs, as well as professional articles and textbooks. He has conducted workshops for parents, teachers and families across the world for more than 30 years, believing "every child has the right to an education - of their parents". He is the second generation of a family whose commitment to helping families has touched millions across all continents (except Antarctica!).

Review

“The STEP handbook is an easy-to-read guide with practical ideas that will help parents raise a confident and responsible child. It's a winner!”
—a parent educator, Melbourne, Florida

“The Parent's Handbook is one of the most useful pieces of parenting literature I have seen.”
—a family counselor, Boulder, Colorado

“The Parent'a Handbook has given me an entirely new perspective on how to deal with my children, as well as my husband.”
—a parent, Saratoga Springs, New York

About this edition

• Publisher: American Guidance Service, Inc.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0679777989
• ISBN 13: 9780679777984
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 138