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A new guide for a new age will soon be here to assist educators in dealing effectively with common problematic behaviors (such as Aggression, Defiance) and other concerns (such as Developing Empathy, Sexual Abuse Indicators) of today’s kids. It presents various interventions, strategies and activities compatible with the democratic principles of the larger society (No punishment, intimidation or threats allowed!). This handbook is provided to assist kids of all ages in developing skills in self-reliance, self-discipline, and self-determination, making them good decision-makers in matters that affect their lives…a gift that will last a lifetime!

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A new guide for a new age is here to assist counselors and teachers in dealing effectively with problematic behaviors in today's kids. . . This is a practical handbook that will equip educators not only to minimize misbehavior, but also in discovering new ways to encourage positive behaviors among young people as they become responsible, self-reliant and self-managing individuals, capable of making good decisions in matters that affect their lives. Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Today's Kids is a tremendously necessary read, not only for teachers and counselors, but parents and guardians as well! McCormick provides readers with indispensable skills and strategies to inspire good conduct, help children build character, and tackle problem behaviors. This book is essential in providing educators and caretakers with invaluable tools to assist in building strong foundations in the lives of today's children! Providing up-to-date techniques and strategies along with abundant practical lessons and easy-to-do activities, Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Today's Kids is a resource that will serve as a springboard to assist students with lifelong skills in becoming self-confident problem-solvers. This valuable resource provides educators with effective methods to change problematic student behavior, thus increasing confidence, satisfaction and even love for their profession.

Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Today's Kids is a tremendously necessary read, not only for teachers and counselors, but parents and guardians as well! McCormick provides readers with indispensable skills and strategies to inspire good conduct, help children build character, and tackle problem behaviors. This book is essential in providing educators and caretakers with invaluable tools to assist in building strong foundations in the lives of today's children!--Zayla Barron, chemical dependency counselor intern, swim instructor, soccer coach, mother, former educator, Rockwall, TX Providing up-to-date techniques and strategies along with abundant practical lessons and easy-to-do activities, Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Today's Kids is a resource that will serve as a springboard to assist students with lifelong skills in becoming self-confident problem-solvers. This valuable resource provides educators with effective methods to change problematic student behavior, thus increasing confidence, satisfaction and even love for their profession.--Jan Hartwig, MEd, former high school special education teacher, Boone, Iowa

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Mary Lou McCormick is a long-time teacher and school guidance counselor in at-risk schools in Texas and Nevada. She served as a Clark County School District Crisis Counselor for all grade levels for many years. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education from West Texas A&M and pursued graduate studies in psychological and educational counseling at Texas Tech University.

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