Why can't my child behave? : empathic parenting strategies that work for adoptive and foster families / Dr. Amber Elliott ; foreword by Kim S. Golding.
I've tried everything! Why isn't it working? -- The importance of carers' emotions -- Attention-seeking vs. attachment-seeking -- The red mist -- The girl in a bubble -- The high energy child -- Wrestling for control -- Lying -- Sexualised behaviour -- Difficult sibling relationships.
Summary
Why Can't My Child Behave? gives a step-by-step guide to understanding empathy and provides a readable and authoritative book on dealing with childrens' challenging behaviour within foster or adoptive families.