Parenting the strong-willed child
Rex L. Forehand
Parenting the strong-willed child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the clinically proven five-week program for parents of two- to six-year-olds
by Rex L. Forehand
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you had the secret to handling even the toughest kids without yelling or getting upset? Imagine turning your strong-willed moments into chances for fun and teamwork—but what if the challenges keep growing?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a clinically validated five-week program designed to help parents manage strong-willed children's behavior through positive reinforcement and improved communication. It includes updated research on child temperament, ADHD, and strategies to foster a supportive family environment. Suitable for parents of children aged 9-12, it provides practical tools without resorting to punitive measures.
Why we rated Parenting the strong-willed child 11LE
Parenting the strong-willed child is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Parenting the strong-willed child works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Parenting the strong-willed child as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Parenting the strong-willed child explores parenting, behavior modification, child rearing, family, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about parenting, behavior modification, child rearing.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780071667821
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Mcgraw-hill
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction