| | Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| | Introduction | p. xi |
| | Understanding Your Strong-Willed Child | p. 1 |
| | How Strong-Willed Children Learn Your Rules | p. 30 |
| | How Parents Teach their Rules | p. 50 |
| | Are Your Limits Firm or Soft? | p. 87 |
| | The Family Dance | p. 111 |
| | How to Be Clear With Your Words | p. 144 |
| | Stopping Power Struggles Before they Begin | p. 153 |
| | Supporting Your Rules with Logical Consequences | p. 177 |
| | Managing the Resistance You'll Likely Encounter | p. 225 |
| | Motivating Your Child to Cooperate | p. 253 |
| | Teaching Skills: Showing them Works Best | p. 268 |
| | Patience: The Remedy for Anger and Frustration | p. 294 |
| | Understanding the Change Process | p. 310 |
| | Suggested Reading | p. 321 |
| | Index | p. 323 |