The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki, Leslie Ton

Description: Product Details The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki, Leslie Tonner 1989, Paperback EAN: 9780553344462 ISBN: 0553344463 BOOK OVERVIEW How to help-and cope with-the difficult child Expanded and completely revised, the classic and definitive work on parenting hard-to-raise children with new sections on ADHD and the latest medications for childhood disorders. Temperamentally difficult children can confuse and upset even experienced parents and teachers. They often act defiant, stubborn, loud, aggressive, or hyperactive. They can also be clingy, shy, whiny, picky, and impossible at bedtime, mealtimes, and in public places. This landmark book has been completely revised to include the latest information on ADHD, medications, and a reassuring approach to all aspects of childhood behavioral disorders. In this parenting classic, Dr. Stanley Turecki, one of the nation's most respected experts on children and discipline-and himself the father of a once difficult child-offers compassionate and practical advice to parents of hard-to-raise children. Based on his experience with thousands of families in the highly successful Difficult Children Program he developed for Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, his step-by-step approach shows you how to: Identify your child's temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties. Manage common-often "uncontrollable"-conflict situations expertly and gently. Make discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment. Get support from schools, doctors, professionals, and support groups. Understand ADHD and other common diagnoses and decide if medication is right for your child. Make the most of the tremendous potential and creativity that many "difficult" children have. Drawing on his experience with thousands of families in his highly successful Difficult Child Program, Dr. Turecki shows parents how to: Identify their child's difficult temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties. Manage typical conflict situations expertly and kindly. Make discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment. Get support from schools, doctors, and others. Understand ADHD and other common diagnoses and decide whether medication is right for their child. Make the most of the child's creativity and potential. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Stanley Turecki, M.D., is a child and family psychiatrist and the father of a once difficult child. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, holds appointments at two New York hospitals, and is the physician-in-charge of the Difficult Child Center in New York City. Leslie Tonner is the author of two previous works of non-fiction and four novels. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Very Good: The book cover and pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications from the previous owners. May show developing signs of foxing due to age and or quality of paper used or made. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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