"Parenting doesn't always come naturally. This book provides expert guidance for caregivers who struggle with parenting because of adversity in their own lives, or simply because they are raising kids in an increasingly stressful world. As parents and caregivers, we want to shore up kids to help them through difficult or disturbing experiences. But if we or our child have experienced adversity or trauma, this can be especially challenging, and we...

A guide to parenting, addressing the specific challenges faced by Latino parents, with methods, games, and exercises for dealing with children from infancy to adolescence. Includes techniques for handling night terrors, lying and fighting, peer pressure, divorce, and other issues, and explains how to instill family traditions and values in children.

Within a short period of time, you watch your child go through physical, mental, and behavioral changes--some welcomed, and others difficult to accept. But like any other teenager, your child is figuring out who they are and trying to find their place in the world. What may look like defiant behavior could be a desperate plea for more privacy, respect, and a sense of control. Early childhood development and learning disability expert Richard Bass...

""A handbook about the importance of physical play for childhood development, including instructions for 45 illustrated activities parents and kids can enjoy together."--

Explains how parents can effectively set limits on their child's behavior and help the child understand the need to have limits; addresses needs specific to children of different ages, difficult issues, family dynamics, and the pressures of keeping limits in our busy daily lives.