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SOS Help for Parents
A practical guide for handling common everyday behavior problems
In brief: SOS Help for Parents is an evidence-based child-behavior book that teaches parents 20+ proven methods for managing 46 common behavior problems in children ages 2–12.
Do you have a strong-willed child? Do you want to help your child grow out of everyday emotional or behavior problems — and feel more confident as a parent? SOS Help for Parents is a book and parent-education program that helps children ages 2 to 12 improve their behavior and emotional adjustment.
The SOS book teaches over 20 basic methods and techniques for helping children, and the best methods for handling more than 46 different behavior problems. It draws on evidence-based methods from behavior therapy along with humanistic and Adlerian approaches — all in plain language that parents and professionals can share.
Available in 18 languages, SOS Help for Parents is used internationally and recommended by psychologists, pediatricians, educators, and other professionals as well as parents.
- Edition
- 4th Edition (2017)
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN
- 9780935111224
- Language
- English
- Formats
- Paperback · eBook · Audiobook
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What you'll get
- 20+ child-management methods for 46 common behavior problems
- Master effective time-out and avoid 9 common time-out mistakes
- Learn active ignoring, Grandma's Rule, points, contracts, and logical consequences
- Written for ages 2–12 by a clinical psychologist with 30+ years of practice
- Used by parents, schools, and clinics; translated into 18 languages
What's inside
- Essential child-rearing rules and the four common child-rearing errors to avoid
- Primary methods for increasing good behavior
- Major methods for stopping misbehavior, including active ignoring
- Step-by-step time-out — including time-out for toys and handling rebellion
- Points, contracts, logical and natural consequences, and the behavior penalty
- Helping your child understand and express feelings
A look inside
Illustrations from SOS Help for Parents
The SOS books teach with clear, friendly illustrations — here are a few.
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See the program in action
A few free clips from the SOS video program — press play to watch. Nothing loads from YouTube until you do, so the page stays fast and private.
Part One: Basic Parenting Skills
An overview of the core SOS methods.
Time-Out Instruction & Scenes
How to use time-out effectively — with examples.
Accidentally Rewarding Bad Behavior
A common parenting mistake, and how to avoid it.
Coming soon New picture book for kids
SOS Help for Kids' Emotions: Jonah's Pet Panic
By Lynn Clark, Ph.D. & Todd Clark, B.A. · Illustrated by Indira Zuleta
Jonah loves his dog Max — but he doesn't love speaking in front of the class. When “big feelings” threaten to ruin his big moment, Jonah must learn to challenge the scary thoughts in his head.
Discover how the ABCDEs can turn panic into power in this relatable story about courage and self-belief — bringing the SOS emotional-health skills to young readers.
Coming soon · Free app Life Ring for Parents — the SOS method in your pocket
We're building a free app that turns SOS Help for Parents into daily, in-the-moment tools — track behavior, run time-outs, reward good choices, and watch progress add up.
- Track encouraging & reducing behaviors for each child
- Toy Time-Out timers — the SOS method, automated
- Award points and redeem rewards
- Behavior contracts & progress charts
- Built-in SOS tips & interventions
- Works offline and syncs across your devices
Life Ring
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Questions
About SOS Help for Parents
Who is SOS Help for Parents for?
SOS Help for Parents is designed for Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Pediatricians, focused on ages 2–12. SOS Help for Parents is an evidence-based child-behavior book that teaches parents 20+ proven methods for managing 46 common behavior problems in children ages 2–12.
What formats does SOS Help for Parents come in?
SOS Help for Parents is available as Paperback, eBook, Audiobook. Individuals can buy on Amazon; organizations can order in volume with a quote.
Can I order SOS Help for Parents in bulk?
Yes. SOS Help for Parents is available at volume pricing for schools, agencies, healthcare organizations, libraries, and businesses. Request a quote with your quantity and we'll respond, typically within one business day.
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