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- Title Page (Page 2) - Copyright (Page 4) - Contents (Page 7) - Preface (Page 9) - Introduction: Parenting: Long Hours, No Pay, Excellent Benefits (Page 15) - Part I: Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting (Page 19) - Chapter 1: Orientation to the Parenting Profession (Page 20) - Chapter 2: Your Job as a Parent (Page 26) - Chapter 3: Challenging the Little Adult Assumption (Page 34) - Chapter 4: Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes (Page 40) - Part II: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Parenting Job 1 (Page 44) - Chapter 5: Getting Results through Counting (Page 45) - Chapter 6: Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge (Page 63) - Chapter 7: Disciplining Your Child in Public (Page 89) - Real-Life Story 1: The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist (Page 100) - Chapter 8: How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting, and Lying (Page 124) - Real-Life Story 2: The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers (Page 133) - Chapter 9: Getting Started with Counting (Page 140) - Part III: Managing Testing and Manipulation (Page 144) - Chapter 10: Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation (Page 145) - Chapter 11: Tales from the Trenches (Page 162) - Part IV: Encouraging Good Behavior: Parenting Job 2 (Page 175) - Chapter 12: Establishing Positive Routines (Page 176) - Chapter 13: Getting Up and Out in the Morning (Page 202) - Chapter 14: Cleaning Up and Chores (Page 210) - Chapter 15: Surviving Suppertime (Page 219) - Chapter 16: Tackling the Homework Problem (Page 227) - Chapter 17: Going to Bed—and Staying There! (Page 235) - Real-Life Story 3: The Case of Bedlam at Bedtime (Page 246) - Chapter 18: Managing Your Expectations (Page 256) - Part V: Strengthening Your Relationships with Your Children: Parenting Job 3 (Page 266) - Chapter 19: Sympathetic Listening (Page 267) - Real-Life Story 4: The Case of the Fickle Friends (Page 276) - Chapter 20: The Dangers of Over-Parenting (Page 287) - Chapter 21: Real Magic: One-on-One Fun (Page 291) - Chapter 22: Solving Problems Together (Page 297) - Part VI: Enjoying Your New Family Life (Page 303) - Chapter 23: Staying Consistent (Page 304) - Chapter 24: Your Happy, Healthy Family (Page 310) - Appendix (Page 314) - About the Author (Page 318) - Back Cover (Page 322)