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Challenging kids dont behave badly on purpose -- they are simply struggling to quotcatch upquot in key areas of psychological and cognitive development If your child or teens emotional or behavioral difficulties are getting in the way of success at home at school or in social situations this is the book for you Dr Michael Bloomquist has spent decades helping parents to understand acting-out kids and support their healthy development In these pages he presents tried-and-true ways you can build your - to -year-olds skills to Follow rules and behave honestly Curb angry outbursts Make and maintain friendships Express feelings productively Stay on task at school Resolve conflicts with siblings Manage stress Loads of checklists worksheets and troubleshooting tips help you select and implement the strategies that meet your childs specific needs Youll also build your own skills for parenting effectively when the going gets tough Systematic compassionate and practical the book is grounded in state-of-the-art research The road to positive changes for your child and family starts here Mental health professionals see also the related title The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids.