This resource brings learning to life by providing experiential exercises that guide parents, families, and professionals in applying skills and concepts to everyday life. The workbook expands on concepts presented in the book, 9 Ways to Bring Out the Best in You & Your Child and gives you tools to:

Recognize and break free from unwanted parenting patterns you may have 'inherited'

• Put your life into perspective and create what you want NOW

• Increase self-awareness and take charge of your emotions

• Deal with anger and aggression in children

• Pro-actively coach children to develop the practical and social skills they need to succeed in life

• To release stress through activity and relaxation exercises

• Stimulate discussion and invite parents to work together

• Improve communication skills in the whole family through exercises and games you can play together

• Create loving and trusting relationships

• Problem solve peacefully and teach children to resolve their own conflicts

• Increase self-awareness and deal with your own difficult emotions

• Raise your child's self-esteem, reduce sibling rivalry and encourage cooperation

• Discipline in ways that encourage responsibility and accountability and discourage rebellion and resentment

  Throughout the workbook you'll find self-assessment and reflective exercises, quotes an discussion starters, tips and charts and family activities that invite everyone to get involved and create the family life worth living!