Laying Down the Law : The 25 Laws of Parenting to Keep Your Kids on Track, Out of Trouble, and (Pretty Much) Under Control

Laying Down the Law presents 25 no-nonsense rules that teach your kids values and discipline from the inside out NBC Today show expert Dr. Ruth Peters shares her best and newest advice for helping families restore order and keep the peace with proven, painless methods that once and for all get your children to: * Understand and follow your family's values * Do their work when and how YOU want it done—without whining * Follow your rules, even when their friends don't * Develop compassion and empathy Now, you'll know: * When snooping in their rooms is okay—and how to do it * When making peace is the WORST thing you can do * The 5 questions you must ask your teenager every time he leaves the house * Why your kids should earn their privileges—and how to get them to 25 No-Nonsense Rules That Teach Your Kids Values and Discipline from the Inside Out

NBC Today show expert Dr. Ruth Peters shares her best and newest advice for helping families restore order and keep the peace with proven, painless methods that once and for all get your children to:

• Understand and follow your family's values
• Do their work when and how YOU want it done-- without whining
• Follow your rules, even when their friends don't
• Develop compassion and empathy

Now, you'll know:

• When snooping in their rooms is okay--and how to do it
• When making peace is the WORST thing you can do
• The 5 questions you must ask your teenager every time he leaves the house
• Why your kids should earn their privileges--and how to get them to

In Laying Down the Law, you'll learn her 25 best laws of parenting that work with kids of all ages, from preschool to high school. Firm, but fair. Tough, but compassionate.

Dr. Peters's innovative approach to parenting will help you teach your children the values and discipline they need to succeed--and give them the love they need to thrive. Her straight-talking advice is easy to follow--and works fast to improve your child's behavior!

25 Laws. 1 Result.
A Happier Home!

Teach Your Kids What Really Matters (See Law #1)

Turn Whining into Action (See Law #6)

Stop Their Bad Habits (See Law #7)

Go from Suspicion to Trust (See Law #12)

Turn Rudeness into Politeness (See Law #13)

Get Your Kids to Talk Openly (See Law #16)

Teach the Work Ethic (See Law #25)

Dr. Peters will take you step by step through the process of establishing your family values and choosing methods of discipline that will work best for your family. She'll help you identify what's really bothering your child when he acts up and show you how to tailor a rewards-based plan that will bring out your child's best behavior.

Ruth Peters thinks it's time to take a stand for your family and lay down the law. When you practice her 25 Laws of Parenting, you will get the peaceful, happy home life that your kids need--and you deserve.

Plus . . . smart ways to deal with common problems--from biting to tattoos, from drug and alcohol abuse to fear of school, from bullies to sibling rivalry . . . and much, much more!

About the Author
Ruth Peters, Ph.D., is fast becoming America's new voice for old-fashioned values and positive discipline. A clinical psychologist for more than 25 years, she has counseled families in need of new methods to control difficult behavior in children and teens. Dr. Peters reaches millions more families through her regular contributions to NBC's Today show and numerous other television appearances. She's a mother of two and the author of several books, manuals, and videos on parenting.

Machine generated contents note: Law #1: The Law of the Land Establish a Code of Values Law #2: The Law of Discipline Embrace Discipline-And Use It! Law #3: The Law of Empowerment Don't Be a Peace-at-Any-Price Parent Law #4: The Law of Authority Appoint Yourself Benevolent Dictator Law #5: The Law of Cause and Effect Connect Consequences to Behavior Law #6: The Law of Structure Establish Daily Expectations Law #7: The Law of Being Heard Make Consequences Catastrophic Law #8: The Law of Abstinence Have Zero Tolerance for Substance use Law #9: The Law of Winning the War Pick Your Battles Wisely Law #10: The Law of Involvement Become a Hands-On Parent Law #11: The Law of Trusting Your Parenting Instincts Don't Cave In to Other Families' Rules Law #12: The Law of Trust but Verify Don't Be Afraid to Snoop Law #13: The Law of Politeness Insist on Manners Law #14: The Law of Compassion Teach Empathy and Volunteerism Law #15: The Law of Parent versus Child Priorities Get on the Same Page Law #16: The Law of Communication Shut Up and Listen Law #17: The Law of Multiple Perceptions Don't Reason with the Unreasonable Law #18: The Law of the Praise Junkie Make Praise Appropriate, Not Addictive Law #19: The Law of Appropriateness Grow the Rules with Your Child Law #20: The Law of Bickering Squelch Sibling Squabbles Law #21: The Law of the Teen Watch, Listen, and Take a Stand Law #22: The Law of Learning Stand Up for School Law #23: The Law of Patient Parenting Keep Your Cool Law #24: The Law of Nonviolence Banish the Bullies Law #25: The Law of Earning versus Entitlement Teach the Work Ethic. __Laying Down the Law__NBC show expert Dr. Ruth Peters shares her best and newest advice for helping families restore order and keep the peace with proven, painless methods that once and for all get your children to: \* Understand and follow your family's values \* Do their work when and how YOU want it done—without whining\* Follow your rules, even when their friends don't \* Develop compassion and empathy Now, you'll know: \* When snooping in their rooms is okay—and how to do it \* When making peace is the WORST thing you can do \* The 5 questions you must ask your teenager every time he leaves the house \* Why your kids should earn their privileges—and how to get them to Explains how to bring effective, consequence-based discipline into every home, introducing twenty-five simple rules designed to help parents restore order in the home and raise healthy, responsible, and well-behaved youngsters