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Oct 01, 1995 | ISBN 9780553374384 Buy
Feb 17, 2010 | ISBN 9780307574954 Buy
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Oct 01, 1995 | ISBN 9780553374384
Feb 17, 2010 | ISBN 9780307574954
Lack of friends * poor self-image * sibling rivalry * hyperactivity * sadness and fearfulness * eating problems * nervous habits * aggressive behavior * defiance * sleep problems * lying * learning disabilities. . .Even normal children can have problems.And parents can help them.That is the powerful assurance Dr. Stanley Turecki offers parents in this compassionate and practical book. Whatever the situation, Dr. Turecki shows you: A new way to understand your child’s difficulties and gain insights into causes and solutions How to discuss problems without destructive arguments and win your child’s cooperation How to strengthen self-esteem by making the most of your child’s individual temperament How to improve discipline by focusing on planning and prevention rather than punishment How to collaborate with teachers about school problems What to do if you are told that your child should be tested for ADD or placed on medication When to seek professional helpIncluding vivid vignettes illustrating a wide range of problems and how they were successfully resolved, this award-winning book is destined to become a parenting classic.
Stanley Turecki, M.D., is a child and family psychiatrist and the father of a once difficult child. He is a diplomate… More about Stanley Turecki
"Excellent…clear and helpful for parents…a winner!"–T. Berry Brazelton, M.D."I have never seen a book deal with children and their families with more respect, understanding, and compassion."–Richard L. Saphir, M.D., Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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