Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Mark S. Lowenthal

Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Practical parenting tips for helping children develop the social and emotional skills they need to become capable, confident, and caring people. Chapters include: Tempering Perfectionism, Building Connection, Developing Motivation, and Finding Joy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 482g
• ISBN-13: 9780470640050
• ISBN-10: 0470640057
• Artikelnr.: 32461408

Autorenporträt

The Authors Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey. She is the author or coauthor of several books on children's feelings and friendships. Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, has helped many children, teens, and their families during his twenty-two years as a clinical psychologist. His private practice is in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Inhaltsangabe

Note to the Reader.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: Rethinking Potential.

1 Tempering Perfectionism: What Is "GoodEnough"?

Michael: Focusing on flaws.

Kirsten: Deflecting blame.

Sam: Avoiding activities at which he doesn't excel.

Angela: Feeling inadequate.

2 Building Connection: How Does Your Child Reach Out toOthers?

Andrew: Seeking an audience rather than a friend.

Clay: Avoiding joining the group.

Amalia: Feeling rejected by peers.

3 Managing Sensitivity: How Does Your Child Handle Criticism,Conflict, and Disappointment?

Mario: Perceiving betrayal.

Jessica: Balking at constructive feedback.

Samir: Chafing at a change of plans.

Collin: Shouldering the world's woes.

4 Handling Cooperation and Competition: How Does Your ChildFit in a Group?

Steven: Insisting on his way.

Anita: Being a sore loser.

Misha: Fearing competition.

Craig: Dealing with competition in the family.

5 Dealing with Authority: How Does Your Child Respond toThose in Charge?

Lisa: Being blind to authority.

Nicholas: Making everything an argument.

Stephanie: Fretting about adults' anger.

6 Developing Motivation: What Matters to Your Child?

Ethan: Avoiding schoolwork.

Jared: Complaining that schoolwork is boring.

Diane: Not applying herself in school.

7 Finding Joy: What Makes Your Child Feel Happy?

Monica: Finding fault instead of fun.

Conner: Searching for personal meaning.

Conclusion: The Pressure to Perform Versus the Power toGrow.

Selected References and Recommended Reading.

About the Authors.

Index.

Rezensionen

"This book is a literal Godsend. Parents will find greatwisdom in its pages."
- Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of HighlyEffective People

"A smart, deeply perceptive and importantbook."
- Wendy Mogel, PhD, author, The Blessing of aSkinned Knee

"This book helps parents see how to encourage their children todevelop as whole people with feelings, ideas, and the ability tocope with the occasional disappointment too."
- Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, author ofEinstein Never Used Flash Cards

"Filled with vignettes and strategies for raising smartkids to become healthy, happy and contributing adults."
- Vicki Abeles, Producer, Race to Nowhere