This book presents a parenting model based upon the research proven framework of fostering resilience and hope in children. In their work, Drs. Brooks and Goldstein draw upon over fifty years of experience and the publication of fifteen texts, numerous scientific articles and their contact with thousands upon thousands of parents in clinical practice and workshops.
Experience confirms their opinion that the concept of resilience must take center stage in the process of raising our children. Yet their experience also reflects that many well-meaning, loving parents either do not understand those parental practices that contribute to raising a resilient child or do not use what they know. For Drs. Brooks and Goldstein the concept of resilience defines a process of parenting - a process that is essential if we are to prepare our children for success in all areas of their future lives.
Given this process the guiding principles in all interactions with children should be to strengthen their ability to be resilient and to meet life’s challenges with thoughtfulness, confidence, purpose, hope and empathy.
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A certain degree of worry is normal. It serves as self-protection. However, when worry gets out of control and causes a child to become overly fearful, anxious and stressed, parents must find ways to help their child cope.
In the past year, more children are worried about more issues related to safety and life events. This book provides a seven step program that parents can use to help their children worry less. Parents are educated about the nature of worry, how to recognize when children require help, the importance of creating a "worry less" plan, and ways to strengthen a child's coping strategies in order to reduce worry and build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
Seven Steps to Homework Success: A Family Guide to Solving Homework Problems
This book demonstrates to parents how they can teach their children important homework skills. The book covers positive practices that parents and teachers can use to provide homework success. Based on combined years of research and experience with thousands of families, this book reflects a practical hands on seven step program to reduce homework problems. The chapters in this workbook represent seven sequential steps necessary to achieve homework success in your family. These include understanding the importance of homework as part of children's education, evaluating children's homework skills, developing a working reliance with your child, developing strategies to solve homework problems and maintaining good home/school communication.
The strategies and ideas in this book are based on empirical research and practical experience. They will help children take responsibility for homework and learning the skills necessary to complete homework independently.
In this seven step workbook, authors Kristy Hagar, Sam Goldstein and Robert Brooks team up to guide parents as they write about practical strategies to improve a child’s social development. This book is complete with scales to evaluate your child’s social behavior and practical activities to help your child learn important social skills - how to make and keep friends, how to manage conflicts, and how to behave appropriately in social situations. Guided by current research and the vast clinical experience of the authors, this workbook helps parents, educators, and health-care workers understand which critical social skills determine future success and how to incorporate the teaching of those skills into everyday life. Practical advice emphasizes building children’s resilience and self-esteem and appreciating their own strengths and the strengths of others. Two addenda focus on specific socialization issues faced by educators and health-care workers.
Even the most significant technological and medical advances of the 21st century have been tempered by the increasing risk posed to children in the form of such stressors as poverty, victimization, and family dysfunction. To overcome such pressures, children must become skilled in navigating through these turbulent times. With the proper support from parents, extended families, schools, and communities, children are more likely to experience positive development rather than dysfunction in their adult lives. To help children overcome everyday obstacles, the Handbook of Resilience in Children, edited by Drs. Goldstein and Brooks, gathers into one volume the current scientific theory, clinical guidelines, and real-world interventions to address such as issues as: The role of resilience in overcoming trauma, adversity, and abuse. It provides clinicians, academics, and mental health professionals with the information needed to affect positive youth development.
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