About the Author Rex Forehand, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology and director of Clinical Training at the University of Vermont. He serves on several professional organizations including the American Board of Professional Psychology, the Academy of Clinical Psychology, APA, among others. He frequently publishes in professional journals Clinical Psychology Review, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Health Psychology, and American Psychologist, to name a few. The author continues to speak and present at conferences and has recently presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention and the Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society Conference. Nicholas Long, Ph.D. is a professor of the Department of Pediatrics and director of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & Arkansas Children's Hospital. He has conducted over 400 workshops/presentations that have been given at the local, regional, national, and international levels. His affiliations include the APA, Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Council of Family Relations, and more. Dr. Long is published frequently in professional journals including The Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology Review among many others. The authors have written several books, including Making Divorce Easier on Your Child (MHP), Helping the Noncompliant Child (professional reference), and have contributed to several other professional references.

PART I: Understanding Your Strong-Willed Child's Behavior; Chapter 1. Strong-Willed Behavior and How It All Begins; Chapter 2. Why Is My Child Becoming Even More Strong-Willed?; Chapter 3. It Takes More than Just Good Parenting; Chapter 4. Does My Child Have ADHD?; PART II: Addressing Strong-Willed Behavior: A Five-Week Program; Chapter 5. Does My Child's Behavior Really Need to Change?; Chapter 6. Week 1: Attending; Chapter 7. Week 2: Rewarding; Chapter 8. Week 3: Ignoring; Chapter 9. Week 4: Giving Directions; Chapter 10. Week 5: Using Time-Outs; Chapter 11. Integrating Your Parenting Skills; PART III: Creating a Positive Climate for Behavior Change; Chapter 12. Creating a More Positive Home; Chapter 13. Improving Your Communication Skills; Chapter 14. Developing More Patience; Chapter 15. Building Positive Self-Esteem; Chapter 16. Helping Your Child Solve Problems with Peers; PART IV: Solving Some Common Behavior Problems: Additional Recommendations; Chapter 17. Specific Problem Behaviors