When a child is struggling with a behavior challenge or wants to learn a new skill, a contract can be a surprisingly effective solution that leads to more peaceful family dynamics. To help families create contracts as a collaborative process, Contracting with Kids offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children.
Contracting with Kids describes a straightforward, four-step solution called behavioral contracting, a research-based technique with proven real-world success. Contracts are a tool that can benefit anyone, but they're particularly useful for:
The book's beautifully illustrated stories show a diverse group of families using contracts to address common problems such as:
Questions after each story are designed to spark age-appropriate discussions.
Sample contracting forms and supporting materials are provided in the book and also on a companion website.
