After seeing great recommendations from people I trust, I was excited to read this.

Pearlman discusses the scenarios where ignoring is the best call for eliminating obnoxious, attention-seeking behaviors. But she also talks about how to effectively do timeouts, rewards, set clear expectations, and plan ahead to avoid situations likely to result in bad behavior and meltdowns (from kids and adults).

On a personal note, while reading some of the stories from parents who deal with near-constant tantrums and other really bad behavior, I had to acknowledge that my most frustrating kid is not actually being that bad, and I need to stop thinking (and acting like) he is.

Now it’s time for me to try putting this in action...