Table of Contents
Introduction to the Revised Edition: Here's Howl Know It Works! 1
Part I Defining the Strong-Willed Child
1 "Who Qualifies as a Strong-Willed Child?: How Can You Be Sure It's Not Just Stubbornness? 7
2 Howls the Strong-Willed Child Wired?: Do You Know What We're Thinking? 23
Part II How to Bring Out the Best in a Strong-Willed Child
3 How Can I Turn Conflict into Cooperation?: Five Proven Strategies to Help You Both Thrive 41
4 What About the Line Between Right and Wrong?: How to Keep the SWC Accountable While Still Valuing Uniqueness 69
5 So What's the Big Deal About School?: Great Infirmationfir Helping an SWC Succeed in School 83
6 How Can I Help a Strong-Willed Child Find the Right Career?: Guiding SWCs Toward Using Their Strengths in the Future 103
Part III How to Bring Out the Best in Tough Situations
7 How Can I Survive a Meltdown?: A Strong-Willed Child Emergency Kit 119
8 How Do I Keep My Strong-Willed Child from Pulling Our Family Apart?: Strategies fir Parents Who Disagree, Blended Families, and Single Parents 127
9 When Should I Do Something Drastic?: Recognizing Signs of Serious Trouble 141
10 Is It Too Late to Restore a Relationship with My Strong-Willed Child?: Insights fir Reaching an SWC Who Doesn't Want to Be Reached 153
Epilogue: Start Right Where You Are 169
Top Ten Tips for Bringing Out the Best in an SWC of Any Age 171
A LastWord 173
Acknowledgments 174
Notes 175
Recommended Resources 176