Parenting Your Out of Control Child: An Effective, Easy-to-Use Program for Teaching Self-Control »

George M. Kapalka, Ph.D., is assistant professor of psychological counseling at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. He earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds board certifications in several areas of practice, including clinical psychology, psychopharmacology, and learning disabilities. Currently, he is the editor of the New Jersey Journal of Professional Counseling. He maintains a part-time private practice, heads a state-approved independent Child Study Team, and is a member of medical staff at Meridian Health Systems' Brick Hospital.

This practical nine-step program, for children ages five to ten with impulsivity or self-control problems, guides you to better communication, effective discipline, and the implementation of a behavior contract that clarifies your expectations and your child's responsibilities.