Managing difficult behaviour : a handbook for foster carers of the under 12s

Caring for looked after children can be an immensely stressful and complex task.

Managing Difficult Behaviour is a unique handbook that aims to provide foster carers with new skills to help them improve a child s behaviour.

Full of useful tips, case examples and exercises, this handbook addresses key areas including how to be good at giving praise; giving positive attention; establishing boundaries; using rewards; helping children learn from their actions; giving instructions; using time-out.

Based on the Foserting Changes Programme set up in 1999.