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Disruptive behavior, power struggles, lack of motivation, attention deficit disorder - at times the list of obstacles to teaching seems endless. Thats why thousands of teachers and child-care providers have turned to the solutions in Setting Limits in the Classroom. This fully updated and expanded third edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness - moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere.Topics include:* Eliminating power struggles and handling disruptions quickly* Establishing an effective environment for learning* Using natural and logical consequences to support your rules* Conducting proactive, focused parent conferences* New research and techniques for supporting special-needs childrenWith its new focus on younger students and special tools for handling "strong-willed" children, this edition offers schoolteachers the tools they need to gain control of their classrooms - respectfully and effectively.