Reviews 
From Booklist , June 19, 1994
Coloroso says that there are three types of parents--Jellyfish, Brickwall, and Backbone. The first two muck it up royally by being too wishy-washy or too firm. The parent with a backbone, however, can be stern when necessary and provide structure yet have the flexibility that children and families need. Coloroso applies these models to a variety of parenting situations, from toilet training to curfew setting. Like the Cosby show, it looks and sounds so easy when the script is already written, but there are plenty of good ideas here for keeping parents' sanity intact. Portions of the book are taken directly from the author's excellent video Winning at Parenting as well as from her popular lecture series. Denise Perry Donavin 
Copyright(c) 1994, American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 
Synopsis 
This upbeat book will prove a lifesaver for parents faced with the age-old dilemma of how to discipline children in a positive, empowering way. By encouraging kids to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes, Coloroso's approach indicates how parents can teach their children inner discipline. 
Synopsis 
This upbeat parenting guide gives readers solid, practical advice for dealing with children and teaches them how to instill self-discipline in children by providing them with a sense of power in their own lives. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 
Synopsis 
For the past twenty years, through her powerful parenting workshops, seminars, and acclaimed audio and video programs, Barbara Coloroso has touched the lives of tens of thousands of parents and kids. In this new book, she offers solid, practical advice for teaching healthy self-discipline to children by giving them a sense of positive power in their lives. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.