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Through a thoughtful and accurate balance of developmental, clinical-diagnostic, and experimental approaches to child and adolescent psychopathology, Eric Mash and David Wolfe's ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY remains the most authoritative, scholarly, and comprehensive book in its market. Accessible to a broad range of readers, the book traces the developmental course of each disorder and shows how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact with a child's environment. ... Read more

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Text Book
Sender was very prompt and kind, offered to overnight book due to scheduling conflicts. only problem was that after dropping book once on floor, cover fell off. However, still works.

Great transaction
The book was used when I bought it but in great shape and I received it before it was due. Super all around!

An Interesting Read
I am currently using this book for a course on psychological disorders of childhood.If you want to save $100+ by purchasing the third edition vs. the fourth edition... go for it!Hardly any changes have been made between the two editions.It's an interesting read - boring at times, but overall, it keeps my attention.They're short chapters (30-40 pages each), but they're full of information.

International version
I got the international version, because I wanted a soft cover (it's lighter and easier to carry through the marathon around champus).I'm rather happy with it, it appears to be pretty much identical to the U.S. version (which is much more expensive as well).Just the colors are a bit dull (not sure if the U.S. version is like that, too).

fourth edition !?Already??
Some advice: I have the third edition. It's a useful introductory text. It was published in August 2006, 24 months before the fourth. Way too soon for a new edition. Save your money and buy the third. You'll do fine. ... Read more

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If you are the parent of one of the millions of children with worry and anxiety: help is on the way. Anxiety is the number one mental health challenge facing our children today.Fortunately, there is good news for these kids and the parents who suffer along with them - anxiety disorders are also the most treatable mental health condition.With the powerful cognitive-behavioral treatments now available, there has never been more hope for anxious children's bright future.

Treatment is not about trying to cajole or talk kids out of their fears; it's about teaching them to see worry as a problem to be solved. Translating cutting-edge techniques into down-to-earth, empathic, user-friendly steps, Freeing Your Child from Anxiety equips parents, teachers and therapists with the information they need to recognize the red flags of anxiety in children and how they can systematically overcome the obstacles that anxiety imposes.

Empowering and insightful, Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, gives children - from preschool to high school - the action plan and the tools to take charge, unplug from anxiety, and plug into sound, realistic thinking. Learning the lessons from parents, children can reduce anxiety and even prevent anxiety disorders from taking hold.

Part One includes a primer on causes and mechanisms of transmission of anxiety messages in the brain - the how, when and where of seeking help for your child - achapter on the worry tricks the brain can play, and finally the five step 'Master Plan' for overcoming anxiety.

Part Two goes in depth, with separate chapters for each anxiety subtype: panic, separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized worry, phobias, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Also included is a chapter on habit behaviors and conditions which are typically exacerbated by stress, tics and trichotillomania.

Part Three expands the focus to anxious children at school, and with friends and siblings.Because nighttime can be a very anxious time, a chapter on managing nighttime fears and sleep difficulties is included.

Anxious children are especially sensitive to real life stress such as coping with illness, death, crime, and terrorism. Strategies for how to constructively discuss these difficult topics are included in a separate chapter. ... Read more

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Good background info but not good as a "how-to" guide for parents
This is a great general book on all types of anxiety, if you want to understand someone's anxiety or your own. As a parent, it didn't really help me to help my 9 year old. In contrast, the workbook called "What to Do When you Worry Too Much" by Dawn Huebner is easily understood by kids and parents, and we were able to start working on anxiety issues right away. It uses the same techniques that are found in this book, but helps you to apply them. I also like Anxiety Free Kids by Zucker, which uses the same techniques but goes into a little more detail. But we started with Huebner's book--easy to understand and apply.

Couldn't recommend it more
As both a psychologist and mom, I cannot say enough about this book.It is written in a way that is very easy to understand, yet the concepts presented are solid as a rock.Dr. Chansky trusts that parents are smart enough to help their own children with their anxiety, and she gives them the tools to do it.You can ABSOLUTELY make a difference in your anxious child's life by reading this book and teaching your child how to manage their "worry brain."

Recomended my my counselor
This book is written for children with severe anxiety. Even so, I was able to learn practical steps to use with my child that is afraid of the dark.Just skim over the parts that don't apply to your situation and I'm sure you will find good advice for you andyour child.Be patient when reading this book, because it is written to help handle soooooooooooooo many different types of fears.Just remember you can skip over parts.

Great resource
A great resource for parents, friends, and educators working with children.A good description of anxiety, its many forms, and how to be proactive in helping our kids live happier lives with anxiety.

Self help book on anxiety in children
I purchased this book so my daughter could get some tips on dealing with my grandson who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. She is still reading so I cannot give an accurate review but even if she gets one tip from the book it would have been worth the purchase ! ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive foundation for conducting clinical assessments of child and adolescent social-emotional behavior in a practical, scientific, and culturally appropriate manner. It is aimed at graduate students, practitioners, and researchers in the fields of school psychology, child clinical psychology, and special education but will also be of interest to those in related disciplines such as counseling psychology, child psychiatry, and social work.

Section I, Foundations and Methods of Assessment, covers basic professional and ethical issues, classification and diagnostic problems, and comprehensive introductions to six primary assessment methods: behavioral observation, behavior rating scales, clinical interviewing, sociometric techniques, self-report instruments, and projective-expressive techniques.

Section II, Assessment of Specific Problems, Competencies, and Populations, includes six chapters for assessing specific socio-emotional behavior domains: externalizing problems, internalizing problems, other problems, social skills and peer relations, young children, and diverse cultural groups.

Key features include:

• New Material - Provides expanded coverage of ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity within socio-emotional assessment; new material on conducting assessments within the context of ecological theory and public health models; increased information on assessing children with Asperger's disorder or high-function Autism, and discussions of several new assessment tools and systems.
• Evidence-Based Focus - Maintains a focus on empirically validated methods that research has shown to have adequate validity and reliability.
• Problem Solving Focus - Throughout the book, assessment is linked to decision-making within a problem-solving framework.
• Functional Focus - Maintains a focus on making assessments functional within specific contexts and environments.

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Great Service!
This seller was amazing! my books came early and in better condition than I was expecting. I would buy from them again! ... Read more

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This classic text once again provides a compelling topically-organized introduction to child development. Parke et al incorporate multiple perspectives in exploring the processes of child development. With recurring pedagogical features to ensure students see the interrelatedness of chapters and concepts and the chronological development of children, the authors have also taken care to further their student-friendly presentation by shortening the text in this edition. This has been accomplished without cutting the book’s highly-regarded child psychopathology chapter. ... Read more

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Child Paychology: A Contemporary View Point
the book appeared fine on the outside but there was water damage to many pages and personal markings and script from the previous owner throughout the book. The delivery time was excellent!

Item was never shipped.
The item from this seller was never shipped.I have sent multiple messages, none of which were returned.I would at the very least, appreciate a confirmation that my order has been cancelled.I ended up purchasing the book at my college book store, since I needed it for the first week of class.

A Difficult Read
I have this book as the assigned textbook for an undergrad Child Psychology class. It is a chore getting through each chapter. I love to read but I can't seem to keep my focus and attention on this book. I want to be doing anything and everything but reading it. The material is highly dense. The book spends most of its time quoting study after study after study after study. It's like a 581 page research paper. My major isn't even Psychology, I am taking the class as an elective and just want to get down to brass tacks. I don't need to be regaled with literally over TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED different studies to prove the point (56 pages of references containing approximately 45 studies per page). I wouldn't be taking the class if I wasn't prepared to believe the textbook. Take the facts and organize them and write it all up in a readable way. That's the job of a textbook. All the research study examples described by this book on every page just clutter things. Too many examples obscure the point.
I suppose this book would be perfectly suited for a graduate level class, but not undergrad. If your preferred institution of higher learning requires this book for an undergrad Child Development class, find a different class to take if at all possible. It's that bad. Trust me.

Good condition
The book was in good condition just like the seller said it was! Very happy with it!

Child Psych 7th Edition
Bought the book for Graduate class.Will keep it.Gives lots of the theories that have been developed. ... Read more

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The comprehensive coverage in this hugely important and timely handbook makes it invaluable to clinical child, school, and counseling psychologists; clinical social workers; and child psychiatrists. As a textbook for advanced clinical and counseling psychology programs, and a solid reference for the researcher in child/adolescent mental health, its emphasis on flexibility and attention to emerging issues will help readers meet ongoing challenges, as well as advance the field. Its relevance cannot be overstated, as growing numbers of young people have mental health problems requiring intervention, and current policy initiatives identify evidence-based therapies as the most effective and relevant forms of treatment.

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The definitive presentation of Piaget's developmental psychology, this comprehensive synthesis traces each stage of the child's cognitive development from infancy to adolescence. ... Read more

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A SUMMARY OVERVIEW OF THE WORK OF PIAGET AND INHELDER
Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss developmental psychologist known for his epistemological studies with children. His theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are known as "genetic epistemology". Bärbel Inhelder (1913-1997) was a Swiss developmental psychologist; she was probably Piaget's most well-known co-worker.

The authors state in the Preface, "In this volume we have tried to present, as briefly and as clearly as possible , a synthesis, or summing up. of our work in child psychology. A book such as this seemed to us particularly desirable since our published studies have been spread out over a number of volumes, some of them quite lengthy and some of them fairly difficult to read. This little book, of course, is not meant to be a substitute for reading the other volumes. But it represents, we believe, a useful introduction to the questions we have studied and will enable the reader to gain an adequate understanding of what we have learned in our investigations."

Here are some representative quotations from the book:

"(O)ne might be tempted to consider the expressions 'child psychology' and 'genetic psychology' to be synonymous, but there is an important distinction between them: Whereas child psychology deals with the child for his own sake and does not consider his eventual development into an adult, we tend today to use the term 'genetic psychology' to refer to the study of the developmental processes that underlie the mental functions studied in general psychology."
"There is certainly such a thing as a sensori-motor intelligence, but it is very difficult to specify the exact moment when it appears."
"It is the random ("one-to-one") correspondences that lead to number, for they already imply numerical unity. Number must still be explained genetically, however; otherwise a vicious circle results."
"It is highly probable, then, that the social exchanges characteristic of the preoperatory level are preoperative; that is, at once social from the point of view of the subject and centered upon the child and his own activity from the point of view of the observer."
"Each new mental structure, by integrating the preceding ones, succeeds both in partly liberating the individual from his past and in inaugurating new activities which at the formal operatory level are mainly oriented toward the future."

Book Condition
The book was not in the best condition, certainly not what I expected it to be. Pages were all yellow and damaged

If you have Children
If you have children this is a must read.If you wish to concentrat on children in your practice, or are just interested in what makes a child "tick", this is a great book. ... Read more

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Learn developmental psychology the easy way with DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE! Written in a clear, concise language, this psychology text presents you with the best theories, research, and practical advice that developmentalists have to offer today. With a focus on application, you will form an understanding of developmental principles that you can apply to your own life such as the most effective way to discipline children. Studying is made easy with tools such as chapter outlines, concept checks, a running glossary, key terms, web resources, and narrative summaries found throughout the text. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT SELLER! GREAT COMMUNICATION
EXCELLENT SELLER. GREAT COMMUNICATION. ITEM ARRIVED RIGHT ON TIME. WOULD BUY OVER AND OVER AGAIN! THANK YOU!

It's a textbook.
The book is great, covers all the fundamentals and goes into some detail. Great book for a class in child development or child/adolescent developmental psychology. Great visuals, easy to read text, I mean it's a textbook. Overall it's great, but I didn't buy it for anything other than to have to get it for class.

Read everything
I just skimmed over the page when making this purchase for my developmental psychology course.When it arrived I was disappointed to find that it was just a stack of loose paper.I decided that I would manage, but when I tried to put the pages into a notebook, I found that some of the holes were torn.I contacted Amazon and returned the item.I am in the process of getting my full refund.Though the item did not meet my standards, Amazon responded quickly.

Wonderfully well-written
This is an awesome book. It's well-written in everyday language that's easy to understand, has tons of interesting pictures and "boxes" (applications of the concepts to real life), and you can start reading anywhere in the book and be able to understand the concepts. In other words, you can jump into the book anywhere; you don't need to read it in order. If you're taking a psych class (even one that doesn't require this textbook), this is a great supplement, and even has great self-quizzes at the ends of the chapters, along with the answers in the back. BUY THIS BOOK! ... Read more

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In this comprehensive overview, readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories, perspectives, and research that characterize contemporary themes in child development. The book uses a contextual approach to examine the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations of child development. Special attention is paid throughout to the contexts in which development occurs, including families and the larger culture, and how these intersect with our changing society. ... Read more

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Great Condition, Bad Shipping
The book was in great condition, as described.
But i was really upset with the shipping.
I ordered with one-click and that caused the book to be mailed to my home adress in AZ, but when i asked to have the book shipped to NV where i was actually taking an online course the company refused to. I had paid priority since my class begun. THey said they can only ship to the address provided by Amazon.
So not only did i pay priority for quick shipment on a book that was over $100 but i also ended up paying overnight shipping and wasting another 2-3 days because they couldny simply change the address to where the book was being shipped. How lame!

PSY Class
Simple textbook for undergrads to use in class. Easy to understand but contains useful information. Great for Education, and Psy majors and those going into social work. ... Read more

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During the past decade, significant advances have been made in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, resulting in a considerable impact on conceptualization, diagnostics, and practice. The second edition of Child Neuropsychology: Assessment and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders brings readers up to speed clearly and authoritatively, offering the latest information on neuroimaging technologies, individual disorders, and effective treatment of children and adolescents.

Starting with the basics of clinical child neuropsychology and functional anatomy, the authors present a transactional framework for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. The book carefully links structure and function—and behavioral and biological science—for a more nuanced understanding of brain development and of pathologies as varied as pervasive developmental disorders, learning disabilities, neuromotor dysfunction, seizure disorders, and childhood cancers.

This volume features a range of salient features valuable to students as well as novice and seasoned practitioners alike, including:

• Overview chapters that discuss the effects of biogenic and environmental factors on neurological functioning.
• New emphasis on multicultural/cross-cultural aspects of neuropsychology and assessment.
• Brand new chapters on interpretation, neuropsychological assessment process, and report writing.
• An integrative model of neurological, neuroradiological, and psychological assessment and diagnosis.
• Balanced coverage of behavioral, pharmacological, and educational approaches to treatment.
• Case studies illustrating typical and distinctive presentations and successful diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Important practice updates, including the new HIPAA regulations.

Child Neuropsychology, 2^nd Edition, is vital reading for school, clinical child, and counseling psychologists as well as neuropsychologists. The book also provides rich background and practical material for graduate students entering these fields.

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This classic text once again provides a compelling topically-organized introduction to child development. Parke et al incorporate multiple perspectives in exploring the processes of child devleopment. With recurring pedagogical features to ensure students see the interrelatedness of chapters and concepts and the chronological development of children, the authors have also taken care to further their student-friendly presentation by shortening the text in this edition. This has been accomplished without cutting the book's highly-regarded child psychopathology chapter. ... Read more

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Fabulous!
This book was in great condition and it was fabulous to read, it had a lot of good information.

class required textbook
this book was exactly as it said it was, and is a fine alternative to the edition that comes after it, considering the price difference.

child psychology book
this book has mach info and the cd-rom and powerweb help to understand the book more ... Read more

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The second edition of Counseling, Psychology, and Children takes a multidimensional four-part approach to counseling children. This approach: 1) capitalizes on the relationships children build with parents, teachers, and other adults; 2) looks at children's developmental processes; 3) examines multicultural influences upon them; and 4) takes into consideration the variety of intervention models available. Four chapters examine four major approaches to child therapy: psychodynamic, child-centered, behavioral/cognitive-behavioral, and family systems. In the final synthesizing chapter, the author draws upon his experience as therapist and teacher to bring everything together through a case study that shows his multidimensional approach in action. This book covers the use of play as a therapeutic technique and emphasizes thinking outside the box of standard therapy. It encourages future counselors to view treatment as the culmination of education/developmental, preventive, and remedial interventions. For professionals in the field of counseling children.

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Hope and Healing for Children
Hurt by Addiction in the Family

'I have spent my adult life in the company of children who have been my teachers. We got to know each other because someone in each child's life was addicted to alcohol or other drugs.

For thirty years I have had a front-row seat in group watching, learning, and helping these youngest victims of addicted families, children who live with a legacy that can break hearts and destroy souls--one they certainly did not choose. They arrive carrying secrets, confusion, and pain. But almost all find their voice. These children can and do heal.'

Understanding Addiction and Recovery Through a Child's Eyes shares the poignant and profound healing journeys of children who have found their voice and reclaimed their sense of self-worth. Each story reminds us that children have a unique way of viewing the world and shows how, with help, they can build upon strengths and deepen their resilience in spite of living in the shadow of addiction. In addition to the life-affirming stories, esteemed children's counselor Jerry Moe reveals how the healing process transcends the children and has a dramatic impact on the entire family system--especially their parents, giving them a new, deeper commitment to break the multigenerational legacy of addiction.

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Outstanding read on the effects of the disease of addiction on the children.
I knew the author when he was in the bay area....I've heard from the children that were in his groups....He is real, honest and loving and the children see this and feel this...This book I use to educate my parents on the importance of educating their children around issues of addiction and the importance of letting go of secrets...It has been a great tool to educate incarcerated men and women on the effects of their disease on themselves and their children. They don't seem so much to care about themselves, but they do care about their children. This book has been a great motivator for parents to do something about their addiction.

Deeply Touched
A vital book for understanding the effects that addiction can have on the children, who are so often forgotton amongst the chaos of the disease.Heart touching stories paint a realistic view of what occurs in families who are plagued with alcohol and drug addiction. Easy to read. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Long considered THE standard text in child development, the Eighth Edition of this best-selling topical approach to child development continues its tradition of being the most current and comprehensive text available.

Laura Berk, renowned professor and researcher in the field of child development, has revised her Child Development text, adding new pedagogy, a heightened emphasis on the interplay between biology and environment, expanded coverage of culture, and an enhanced focus on education, health, and social issues, including many social policy topics addressed throughout the text. Berk’s revision provides contemporary and cohesive coverage on contexts for development, including but also extending beyond the family to peers, schooling, media, neighborhoods, communities, and societal values and priorities.

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It was in great condition as described
I received this book in great condition. It was described exactly. I received it quickly. Thank you... for outstanding service!

This book was a GREAT help!
I purchased this book for my daughter who is in college and needs to save every penny she can. When she received the book she called me and told me it was in near-perfect condition. I saved her a lot of money and she got the book she needed for her psychology class. Great description of the book by the seller and great seller! I would definitely buy from this seller again.

Child Development
I have enjoyed reading Laura E. Berk's book on Child Development and I am looking forward to reading more books written by her.Excellent!!!

3 1/2
This book was a very good, bargin.However, the cover that is displayed on the internet isn't the one the I received.The book does the job, it's just that I was expecting it to look like the one on the internet.

Fast!
The book was in great condition and I got it way earlier than I thought it would come. ... Read more

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Changes within the interdisciplinary field of intellectual and developmental disabilities are evolving at a rapid pace. Clinicians, academics, administrators, and a variety of mental health providers alike need easy-to-access, reliable information that enables them to stay abreast of the numerous advances in research, assessment, treatment, and service delivery within a real-world sociopolitical framework. To that end, the Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is an essential resource for any professional who works with this vulnerable population.

This volume examines in detail the numerous advances in the field, summarizing major domains and emerging subspecialties into one eminently useful reference. Its contributors comprise a panel of the leading scientist-clinicians, who offer much-needed insight and guidance into ongoing improvements in theory and practice as well as intervention and prevention. For example, the handbook:

- Opens with chapters that offer a comprehensive review of current definitions, classifications, etiology, and findings on the most prevalent conditions, including cerebral palsy, pediatric brain injury, genetic syndromes, and autism spectrum disorder

- Provides a survey of psychological and educational service delivery systems available to people with intellectual disabilities – for example, several chapters focus on explaining how agencies work, the politics of service delivery, residential versus day treatment, and program evaluation

- Offers a wide range of assessment and diagnostic tools and tactics, including cognitive and adaptive behavior assessments, assessing for psychopathology, developmental screening, family assessment, and forensic applications

- Reviews the latest evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies, from social skills training to self-harm reduction to pharmacotherapy

- Concludes with insightful chapters on the ethical issues social acceptance and advocacy

The Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities makes clear the far-reaching impact these disorders have on individuals, their families, and society in general. For clinicians, researchers, and advanced-level graduate students, this volume is a must-have resource and reference.

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This book gives readers a systematic look at the process of child psychology by examining the twenty most revolutionary scientific investigations in the field over the course of the last fifty years. The individual chapters are dedicated to each revolutionary study and derived from empirical data and scientific methodology.A four-part organization examines studies that revolutionized cognitive and language development, social development and parenting, clinical child psychology, and how we think about child psychology.For those with a professional or personal interest in child and human development. ... Read more

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Twenty Studies...
This book is written very well, Dr. Dixon is an awesome teacher. If you're not into the big, long, scientific terms, he does it right. Puts everyhting into perpective by joking around (on paper!) and giving personal experiences to help understand. Every chapter is a different study, and there's a Summary, Conclusion, and Discussion questions section at the end. It's so much easier than reading through every study written by the experimenter. The studies are summarized well, and like I said, they're a whole lot easier to read. Good book.

I highly suggest this as an intro
I'm a developmental psychologist teaching at University of Washington in Tacoma.I've used this book as a resource for my students who want to do a directed reading with me.I find that it is a very useful resource to introduce the reader to seminal research in child psychology and it is written at a level that is perfect for someone who isn't very proficient at reading scientfic literature.I highly suggest this book to those who want a good overview of the fundamental theories of child psychology.Though, I have to say that I wish it would have tried to give more credit to the philosophy of behaviorism which is crucial to our understanding of child psychology. ... Read more

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When should you seek professional help for your child's behavioral, social, or learning challenges? Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior is the ultimate resource for assessing your child's behavior, learning when to intervene, and knowing how to seek further help for a struggling child. Whether a child is dealing with performance issues, anxiety, noncompliance, angry outbursts, or a host of other difficulties, this book offers a step-by-step method that walks parents through the often-complex process of treating a child's problems. You'll learn

• Not to accept any 'quick-fix' solutions
• How to holistically assess the condition and determine the nature and cause of the behavior
• What professionals can offer, and when to consult them

Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior can help parents make informed and confident decisions about their child's well-being.

Praise for Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior

'This is a terrific guide for knowledgeable parents who want to be informed consumers of care for their children. It reduces the often confusing abbreviations and psychobabble that we clinicians use into practical, easy-to-understand language.' --Holly Galbreath, PhD, child clinical psychologist and former program director, Child Study and Treatment Center

'A very useful and practical guide for those wondering where to begin to help a child who is struggling with troublesome behaviors.' --Brock Eide, MD, MA Co-Director of Eide Neurolearning Clinic and coauthor, The Mislabeled Child

'This book provides clarity for parents in situations that are often confusing and forms the basis for implementing practical and helpful changes.' --James T. Webb, PhD clinical psychologist and author, A Parent s Guide to Gifted Children

'This book is a helpful start in giving parents a systematic approach and guide to understanding the terminology and methods used by educational, medical, psychological, and other practitioners who study and work clinically with children. If parents can speak the same language and approach professionals with good documentation, perhaps a greater understanding of the child s puzzling behavior can be arrived at sooner and more effective solutions can be implemented.' --Bobbie Collins-Perry, Duke University's Duke Gifted Letter ... Read more

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An important guide when you need it most
Any parent concerned about her child's emotions or behavior has enough to deal with. Navigating the psychotherapy world can be confusing and frustrating. Dr. Curtis provides a very thoughtful and thorough guide to getting the answers and help you need. The Glossary of Terms is especially helpful and the section on Parent Resources is invaluable. As a parent and a child psychologist I highly recommend this book.

Positive in Both Worlds
Dr. Curtis has written an excellent book that can be a great resource for parents and processionals in supporting their efforts with children. Written in a clear, concise, and straightforward manner this book provides resources for working with children who are frustrated and parents who can be frustrate with the child or the world around them that is designed to support them. I have purchased copies for parents I work with and utilize it in a parent support group for children with processing challenges. I also have recommended it to professionals I work with as it fills a void left by too many other books that do not accomplish what Dr. Curtis has.

At what point do you seek professional help when a child is acting, by his parent's standards, weird?
At what point do you seek professional help when a child is acting, by his parent's standards, weird? "Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Children with Behavioral, Social, and Learning Challenges" is a parent's guide to understanding a child's strange behavior and whether they should intervene or it is simply another kind of normal. Suggesting that parents never go for short term solutions, how to look at why the child acts the way they act, and when is the line to seek psychiatric assistance? "Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Child with Behavioral, Social, and Learning Challenges" is essential for any concerned parent who doesn't get their child's behavior and for community library parenting collections.

A bright light...
Trying to find your way through the myriad of advice about how to parent your child can be overwhelming on the best of days.The actual child can get lost in all of the ideas/philosophies/beliefs. That truth is amplified if your child has any sort of behavior that seems to be outside of the "norm".Dr. Curtis guides parents in an honest, nonjudgmental way toward the avenues which can best help them and ultimately, most importantly, help the child get the support he/she needs. His assurance that positive progress can be made is a gift.That these are not "problem" children who have something wrong with them... a message those of us with atypical children are confronted with all too often, but that they are children who merit more support, understanding and sensitivity.Dr. Curtis knows that children with puzzling behavior operate within a family, and that the parents, who love these kids more than anything and are trying to help them to the best of their ability, need guidance and support too.His holistic approach is truly a relief to those of us who deal daily with the beauty, challenge, heartbreak and joy of raising these unique little beings.

Refreshing
There are numerous "how to parent" books available, with each having their unique twist to the age old problem of raising children.None however, have placed the responsibility upon parents who ultimately know their child better than anyone!This book is a practicle guide for the parents to identify the problems and how to address them.Their teacher?The parents of troubled children know their child better than anyone could hope to.This book is their practical guide to putting their knowledge to work. ... Read more

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Children's drawings are intriguing.Why, for example, do children draw people with arms sticking out of the side of their heads?Recent research in the study of children's art suggests that these apparent oddities are not just random mistakes, but reflect children's orderly and often thoughful attempts at pictorial representation.

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Great book to start out with!
I like the illustrations, though I wish it had much more. This is a nice little primer book for those who are interested in the subject to get a sniff and see if they really want to know more. Good material, and a simple read. ... Read more

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A program for fostering positive relationship-building habits in children to help alleviate and even prevent childhood depression

Raising an Optimistic Child offers you tools for creating a positive, supportive family atmosphere that helps children who are already depressed and can even prevent this crippling disorder. Steps and additional techniques will help youcombat your own depression, tackle parental issues, and enhance learning and coping skills. It also alerts you to circumstances that put a child at risk for depression and suggests ways to ward it off.

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Amazing Read!!!
I would recommend this book to everyone, parent or not!!! This book is great for parents who want to do things right with their children, with their signifacant other, and themselves. It's such a concise yet all-encompassing guide on facing your problems and how they affect your children and spouse.They give great, great suggestions on handling all types of issues. If I could, I would buy a copy for everyone I know and say "READ IT!!! This will make everything SOOO MUCH better for everybody!" I am a parent and I will pass this on to my child. I may sound over-enthusiastic but... I could not be more pleasantly surprised!

Best Parenting book ever
I have read atleat a dozen parenting books .
This one really stands out because it is mostly about why parents react in a particular way - that is how our own childhood experiences control the way we react to ourkids and how to get hold of our legacy parenting .

A must read for every parent who wants the best for their kids.

It is also very HELPFUL in deciding the right age for day care ,preschool and a bible for working moms .

Insightful!
I am not a professional in the field of Psychology.I am a parent that noticed more than a few reflections of sadness in my childs eyes. It occured to me that she may be experiencing depression or just feeling overwhelmed with the preteen issues that faced her.Considering that optimism is so very important, I decided to understand more about optimism, it's beginnings, and how to achieve it more regularly.In reading the book, I now consider how to contribute to an optimistic outcome, rather than expecting that optimism should happen on it's own.
That was a very powerful awakening.

AHighly Recommended Book for Children of ALL Ages !
Finally, an easy to read book that approaches child rearing with love, compassion and humanity in a straight forward and honest manner.Teaches how to be and not to be with every turn of the page.So informative and inspiring is "Raising An Optiministic Child" with it's easy to read format, with it's ample examples and it's encouraging approach.It's not only a guide book for child rearing but a book which inspires, gives hope and guidance and reminds us of how we all need to treat children and each other as well as how we all would like to be treated regardless of AGE!A must have book in every home library and in everyone's reading and learning repertoire.

Latest and Greatest Wisdom
"Raising an Optimistic Child" has captured the latest and greatest of parenting wisdoms, but that's not all.As a child therapist of 3-5 year olds and a daycare provider of toddlers, I am pleased to say that it has affirmed my intuitions and greatly informed my practice, with children and adults alike.

This book has reminded me once again of the paramount importance of our earliest years, and the caretaking relationships that surround them, in predisposing us to mood disorders later in life. It is a thorough compilation of the key ingredients that make for a healthy human, combining the most up-to-date psychological research, together with all-too-undereferenced ancient wisdoms and some refreshing new "ah-hah's."

Dare I say it? I agree wholeheartedly with most, if not all, of the book, including the authors' de-pathologizing of children and their sensitive examination of the sticky subjects of drugs and over-diagnosed ADD/ADHD.

While very easy to read, the excellent guidance may not be so easy to do. At least the best information is nearly all in one place, as is the optimism to "have a go" at it.

I am so glad I read this book. I can't recommend it highly enough - to parents, teachers, childcare providers, therapists, couples, and adults who struggle with depression and/or other psychological challenges or know someone who does. In short, everyone. ... Read more

Product Description
This advanced text for psychology, human development, and education provides students with state-of-the-art overviews of the discipline in an accessible, affordable format. Unique both in the depth of its coverage and in the timeliness of the research that it presents, this comprehensive text conveys the field of child and adolescent development through the voices of scientists who themselves are now shaping the field. ... Read more

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A must read for counsellors and therapists - not only child & family therapists
The editors of this book present a most holistic view to understanding child and adolescent development - a view that would be impossible to achieve if viewed from one science/perspective alone. They present a scientific study of development in the biological, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, moral, personality, emotional, and aesthetic domains as well as exploring an extensive range of contempory research topics including the significance of diversity in development etc. The editors also present up to date neuroscience information which all together combines to make what I experienced as a fascinating and most valuable gaining of knowledge and understanding. ... Read more