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Raising Cooperative Kids

“Simple, sequential, easy-to-follow strategies for parents of children from toddlerhood through the tween years” to create a more harmonious household (Publishers Weekly).

In the recipe for a happy family, collaboration and communication are main ingredients. Instilling a spirit of cooperation in your children is the real secret to providing the gift of a happy childhood, being a “good” parent, and building the family you have always wanted.

Research psychologists Marion Forgatch and Gerald Patterson have over forty years of practice and experience in clinical trials. In Raising Cooperative Kids, they provide an easy-to-use manual that you can use no matter where you live or how your family is structured. Discover the formula for overcoming family struggles and inspiring children to cooperate—from toddlerhood into their teens.Change unwanted behaviorsTeach your children new behaviorsReduce family conflicts

Specific guidance is included for issues ranging from how to share the bathroom during the morning rush to what to do when a child misbehaves. The authors also remind us of the importance of play—because enjoying each other and sharing time and activities together is the cornerstone of a connected, happy family.

Marion Forgatch, Gerald Patterson, Tim Friend, Marion S. Forgatch

Marion S. Forgatch, PhD, founder of Implementation Sciences International Inc., and senior scientist emerita at the Oregon Social Learning Center, is a frequent speaker at professional conferences. Her awards include the Distinguished Contribution to Family Systems Research from the American Family Therapy Academy. She is coauthor with Dr. Patterson of the book Parents and Adolescents Living Together.

Conari Press