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 End the power struggles.
Reset your home tonight. 

 Let’s be honest: parenting feels harder today and you are not imagining it.

In Stop the Struggle: The Parent Reset, renowned child behavior experts Marty Appelbaum and Maryln Appelbaum cut through generic advice and deliver a definitive upgrade to a more peaceful household. This comprehensive, two-part system spans strategies for all ages, from infants through teens.

This is an action-oriented book packed with words that work so kids actually listen, boundaries that stick, and proven strategies to win the power struggles impacting your family life. You will get step-by-step blueprints to conquer modern battles like screen-time drama and avoid the "10 Cooperation Killers" getting in the way of your family's peace.

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Chapters

PART I The Foundation: Science and Self-Regulation

Chapter 1: The Myth of Dysregulated Kids: Why Parenting Seems Harder Today
Chapter 2: Meeting the Emotional Needs of Children: from Infants through Teens
Chapter 3: Inside the Meltdown: Inside the Child’s Brain During BIG Emotions
Chapter 4: The Power Pause: How to Stay Anchored When the Room Explodes
Chapter 5: Sharing Your Strength: How Kids Catch Your Calm, Not Your Chaos
Chapter 6: Before the Storm: Proactive Routines and Regulation Tools for Every Age

PART II The Toolkit: Action and Results

Chapter 7: The Cooperation Shift: Why Positive Discipline Works Better Than Punishment
Chapter 8: Words That Work: How to Speak So Kids Actually Listen
Chapter 9: Holding the Line: How to Enforce Firm, Effective Consequences
Chapter 10: Defusing the Anger: Practical Solutions for Fierce and Fiery Moments
Chapter 11: Winning the Power Struggle: How to Take Charge with Strong-Willed Kids
Chapter 12: The Listening Bridge: How to Get Kids and Teens to Open Up to You
Chapter 13: The Screen-Time Solution: Managing Digital Struggles and Media Battles
Chapter 14: The 10 Cooperation Killers: Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead
Chapter 15: Putting the Toolbox to Work: Your Daily Blueprint for Lasting Success