In an era of shrinking resources and managed care, brief models of psychotherapy are receiving increasing attention. One of the newest and innovative of those, brief, solution-focused therapy, is particularly efficient, because it concentrates on the present and the future; builds on strengths; focuses on clear, realistic goals; uses tasks; and develops client cooperation and efficacy. Parents have long turned to pediatricians for help in addressing a variety of child-rearing and other family concerns. Behavioral pediatricians who are looking for time-effective ways to counsel families should consider the six solution-focused techniques described in this article and pursue training in this approach to family therapy, yet another example of family-focused pediatrics.