Title:
What to say to kids when nothing seems to work : a practical guide for parents and caregivers
Author:
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.
©2020.
Physical Description:
xii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781138344631
9781138344624
Abstract:
What to Say When Nothing Seems to Work offers parents a step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5-12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years' experience listening to kids' thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child that will help them calm down faster and boost their resilience to stress. Suitable for parents, grandparents and other caregivers of children and pre-teens, as well as professionals working closely with families, this book an accessible resource for efficiently navigating the twists, turns, and sometimes total chaos of life with kids.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. I Introduction -- 1.A New Path -- 2.The Road Map -- 3.Potential Roadblocks -- 4.Staying on Track -- pt. II What to Say to Kids When -- 5."I Don't Want to ..." -- 6."I Miss ..." -- 7."You Love My Sister More ..." -- 8."This Is the BEST!" -- 9."My Tummy Hurts ..." -- 10."I'm Not Talking to You " -- 11."I'm so Bad/Stupid " -- 12."You Just Don't Get It!" -- 13."I Can't Decide ..." -- 14."Don't Go to Work!" -- 15."I Got a Terrible Mark ..." -- 16."I Hate My Life!" -- 17.POW! (Dealing with Aggression) -- 18."Don't Make Me Go to Mom's/Dad's!" -- 19.The "Do-Over" -- 20."You're too Soft!" and "You're too Hard!" -- 21."Why Are You Talking to Me Like That?" -- pt. III Where to from Here? -- 22.New Directions -- 23.Practical Resources -- 24.Recommended Readings.
Language:
English
