CHEAT SHEET
An Introduction for Busy Parents and Professionals
Embracing a Family Life That’s Perfectly Imperfect
CHAPTER 1
“This Kid Is Really Smart, but … ”: Six Challenge Areas for Families with Complex Kids
CHAPTER 2
“This Is Not What I Expected”: Parenting Complex Kids Is Different
CHAPTER 3
“I’ve Tried Everything, but Nothing Works”: Understanding and Redefining Parenting Success
CHAPTER 4
“I Just Want Some Peace!”: The Four Phases of Parenting
A New Paradigm for Parenting Like a Coach
CHAPTER 5
“Where Do I Start?”: You Can Do It All, but Not at the Same Time (Take Aim)
CHAPTER 6
“Why Can’t They Just … ?”: No One Knows Your Child Better Than You Do
CHAPTER 7
“My Kid’s Just Not Motivated”: How to Get Your Kids to … [Fill in the Blank]
CHAPTER 8
“Everyone’s So Tense All the Time”: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
CHAPTER 9
“I Don’t Know What’s Realistic”: Set Appropriate Expectations and Consequences
CHAPTER 10
“I Need a Strategy for … “: Creating Effective Systems and Structures That Actually Work
PART 3
Turning Information into Action
Making This Work in Your Life
CHAPTER 12
“How Do I Know if It’s Working?”: Bringing It All Together