Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-182) and index.

Introduction -- Understanding the stages of development -- Challenging kids -- Parenting styles: why we parent the way we do -- Outmanipulating the manipulator -- Behavior management -- Smiley face system for kids ages three through six -- Behavior management for developmental issues -- Behavior management for social and emotional health -- Behavior management for socially inappropriate behaviors -- Behavior management for children with attention deficit disorders -- Effective parent.