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"Hands-on, caring advice to make your child gratifyingly, skillfully independent."--Kirkus ReviewsLearn to raise a self-disciplined child is confident, independent... and happy.Raising a Self-Disciplined Child is the groundbreaking book parents have been waiting for--a remarkably positive approach to a style of discipline that builds children up-from the acclaimed authors of Raising Resilient Children. Filled with realistic, practical strategies and sample scenarios, it shows you how to teach your child, ages 6 through 16, the value of self-control, self-reliance, and self-assurance: the all-important skills that will last him a lifetime.Praise for Raising Resilient Children"Practical and clear in its suggestions, direct and supportive in its tone, Raising Resilient Children is the perfect book for parents searching for a caring method to help their children grow into healthy, loving, and mature adults."--William Pollack, Ph.D., author of Real Boys"Brooks and Goldstein help mothers and fathers focus on their child's strengths, not on his or her weaknesses. The result is a happier, more resilient child."--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of Raising Cain