The authors present an approach to parenting all children that draws on the fields of neuroscience and early childhood mental health to give insight on misbehaviors and how to produce lasting change.

"Ages 3-12"--Cover.

Intense children are like flowers in your garden : not all flowers are created equal -- AM mayhem : happier mornings makeover -- Room rehab : you gotta "see it" to take action on it -- A bit on biting : adieu to toothy troubles -- Aggression alley : help for hitting... and beyond -- Daunting disrespect : the sass is the sauce -- Tell, don't yell : calming the chaos -- Perpetual motion : busy bodies need to move -- Schoolhouse blues : better behavior blueprint -- Tearful goodbyes : smoother separations -- Trauma : when pain drives behavior -- Children and grief : an early mourning.