A lifesaving handbook for parents of children whoare occasionally, or too often, "out of control"Includes a bound-in twenty-minute DVD featuringDr. Kazdin and his staff illustrating key concepts ofthe Kazdin MethodMost child-behavior books are filled with advice thatsounds reasonable, fits with what parents alreadybelieve about child-rearing, and is--as Dr. Kazdin proves--guaranteed to fail. The Kazdin Method for Parenting theDefiant Child makes available to parents for the first timeDr. Kazdin's proven program--one backed up by some ofthe most long-term and respected research devoted to anytherapy for children.Kazdin shatters decades' worth of accumulated mythsabout tantrums, time-outs, punishments fitting the crime, and much more.With the practicality of Ferber and the warmthof Brazelton, Kazdin leads parents through every step of theKazdin Method in action--how to use tone of voice, when andhow to touch, how to lead your child in a "practice" session, how to adjust your approach for different-age children, how toinvolve siblings, and more.The program is temporary, but theresults are permanent--for very young children, adolescents, and even beyond.