What to say to kids when nothing seems to work : a practical guide for parents and caregivers
Adele Lafrance (Author), Ashley P. Miller (Author)
"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"-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2020
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, New York, 2020
xii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9781138344624, 9781138344631, 1138344621, 113834463X
1123185924
Part I. 1. A New Path 2. The Road Map 3. Potential Roadblocks 4. Staying on Track Part II. 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! & You’re too hard!" 21. "Why are you talking to me like that?" Part III. 22. New Directions 23. Practical Resources 24. Recommended Readings