| Description |
xii, 317 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-308) and index. |
| Contents |
The dreams and wishes of parents -- Teaching and conveying empathy -- Communicating effectively: to listen, to learn, to influence -- Changing the words of parenting: rewriting negative scripts -- Loving our children in ways that help them feel special and appreciated -- Accepting our children for who they are: the foundation for setting realistic goals and expectations -- Experiencing success: nurturing islands of competence -- Learning from mistakes -- Developing responsiblilty, compassion, and a social conscience -- Teaching our children to make decisions and solve problems -- Disciplining in ways that promote self-discipline and self-worth -- The alliance between parents and schools -- Hope and courage -- Appendix: Guideposts and principles for raising resilient children. |
| Subject |
Child rearing.
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Parent and child.
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Resilience (Personality trait) in children.
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| Added Author |
Goldstein, Sam, 1952-
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| ISBN |
0809297647 |
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