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Divas & Dictators: The Secrets to Having a Much Better Behaved Child [Paperback]

Charlie Taylor
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Book Description

2 July 2009

Supermarket tantrums? Insufferable car journeys? Sibling in-fighting? Bedtimes that last hours?

Sound familiar?

Behavioural expert Charlie Taylor has the answers in this practical handbook which is full of simple, effective techniques for improving your child's behaviour.

Focusing predominately on the under-fives, Charlie Taylor's straight-talking, no-nonsense approach guides you away from knee-jerk parenting towards a more proactive and positive relationship with your child. With particular emphasis on the power of praise - the basis of his acclaimed 6:1 strategy - and planning in advance for behaviour hotspots, every parent can break the miserable pattern of constant confrontation and repetitive nagging.

With the insights and methods of Divas and Dictators, including a handy Troubleshooter's Guide, every household with young children can quickly transform from havoc to harmony.


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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion (2 July 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0091923859
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091923853
  • Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Charlie's strategies for improving your child's behaviour are a genuine phenomenon, they work brilliantly" (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall )

"When your nerves are shredded and you've run out of ideas reach for Charlie Taylor. His calm, practical, well-informed parenting tips will talk you down off the ceiling" (The Sun )

"A warm-hearted and convincing parenting manual" (Telegraph Weekend )

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From supermarket tantrums to insufferable car journeys, Charlie Taylor gives stressed out parents easy-to-follow steps to having a much better behaved child

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Have children under 6 years old? Buy this book! 30 July 2009
Format:Paperback
The thing I liked the most about the author is that he almost immediately admits his children can annoy him. Thank God, he must be the first child behaviour/rearing expert that actually admits how irritating children can be. I was hooked - I adore my child but I'm not blind to her occasionally appalling behaviour either. Sensible, do-able and effective advice for dealing with bad behaviour. I have been trying the 6:1 praise:criticism thing - he's right, I did feel a bit self-conscious at first but I'm in the swing of it now and I have to say, it's working. This book should be by the bedside of every parent of children under 6.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A present for your daughters - in - law 6 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
Grandmothers are reluctant to give advice to sons and daughters-in-law on how to bring up their children, but they can give this book without giving offence.
Charlie Taylor writes with humour. He doesn't suggest that monsters turn into angels overnight (after all, growing up takes a long time) - but gives practical advice and ideas on improving behaviour that, if followed and stuck to, will work.
He has three children and is headmaster of a school for excluded children, so the book is written not as theory, but from his own experience.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Divas & Dictators 27 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
A refreshing book which looked at actions from the childs as well as the adult perspective.

Took a practical rather than an idlistic wiewpoint
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Common Sense Book
I purchased this book when my nearly 5 year old son was becoming quite a handful not doing anything we asked and generally misbehaving. Read more
Published 21 days ago by K Massey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
No nonsense, easy to read. Reminder to all parents what we should know and do but often forget as well as some practical things you can actually do! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Izzywhizzyh
5.0 out of 5 stars Works wonderfully
I bought several books looking for help with my very strong willed 2 y/o, who is the sweetest thing but can be quite determined some times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MumToBe
5.0 out of 5 stars if you have toddlers, get this book, NOW
I was given this book, when my child was under a year old, at the time not very relevant. I have re-read the book, now that my child is 3 years old, and it has utterly essential. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Nut602
4.0 out of 5 stars Some good tips here.
We thought, being experienced parents we knew all the tricks in the book...but our youngest isn't reading from the same book!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Devondumpling1
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - sensible advice that really works!!
Easy to read & full of real examples. Very straight forward, easy to follow advice. We have been following the 6:1 praise ratio theory for the last few weeks, and have noticed... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Zeeky
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend to all parents!
I would highly recommend this book as it is concise, practical (contains many case studies) and covers all the main areas. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by M. Ireland
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab!
Works like a dream, seems simple when you read it but it does actually work! Helped dramatically with my 4 year old daughter, we had gotten into a cycle of her moaning whining and... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by Diserb
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I wanted to learn how best to deal with my up and coming toddler before his behaviour got out of hand but I didn't want to break his spirit. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2010 by Mrs S
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
A great book, really easy to read and most of all extremely effective in turning around dodgy toddler behaviour. Totally recommend.
Published on 10 April 2010 by Spanglish mum
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