附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-233) and index.
Introduction "I'm a Parent--Now What?" -- Who's in Charge Here Anyway? -- Be Available to Your Children -- Violence, Danger, and Disasters, Oh My -- Communicate with Children on Their Level -- "We'll See Who Can Yell the Loudest" -- Deal with Anger Constructively -- Discipline with Love, Not Abuse -- Too Much, Too Soon -- "Do as I Say, Not as I Do" -- ''Don't Worry, He'll Grow Out of It" -- How to Nurture Self-esteem: The P.A.S. Model -- School Problems, Homework, and Other Headaches -- Create Shared Values and a Family Identity -- Violence, Sex, Advertising, and Media Influence -- Play, Laugh, Talk, Celebrate -- Hold Family Meetings -- The Brady Bunch Meets Cain and Abel -- Respect the Need for Privacy and Individuality -- The Perils of Divorce -- The Challenges of the Single Parent -- Blending, Bonding, Stepparenting -- Our Fears, Their Needs -- Freedom, Responsibility, and Entitlement: Finding the Balance -- Deal with the Tough Issues: Drinking, Drugs, Sex, AIDS -- Parents and Grown Children: Caring Without Meddling -- Appendix Resources and Organizations for Parents and Families
摘要:Every parent has questioned his or her decision making at some time. In 25 Stupid Mistakes Parents Make, parents read case histories and related advice from a seasoned therapist that can help them deal with common problems. Issues range from discipline and family dynamics to sibling rivalry and more. Each chapter centers on a common mistake parents make and possible solutions to it. -- Provided by publisher
