Bringing up kids without tearing them down

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In today's world, kids need all the "image insurance" they can get. Kids who have a healthy self-image are kids who weather the storms of childhood and grow up to be coníident, capable, and responsible adults. But too often, in an effort to build self-esteem in their children, parents actually accomplish the opposite. How is it that even with the best intentions, we can tear our kids down instead of building them up? Dr. Kevin Leman offers answers to that hard question and many others. As an internationally known psychiatrist, best-selling author of sixteen books on family issues, and cohost of the popular, nationally syndicated radio program "ParentTalk," he offers real-life examples and a wealth of practical insight to help you: • Daily build self-worth in your child. • Learn a strategy of discipline that works in any family, with any child. • ídentify and break out of your own unhealthy parenting habits. • Get the best behavior from your child. Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing... Tovább

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In today's world, kids need all the "image insurance" they can get. Kids who have a healthy self-image are kids who weather the storms of childhood and grow up to be coníident, capable, and responsible adults. But too often, in an effort to build self-esteem in their children, parents actually accomplish the opposite. How is it that even with the best intentions, we can tear our kids down instead of building them up? Dr. Kevin Leman offers answers to that hard question and many others. As an internationally known psychiatrist, best-selling author of sixteen books on family issues, and cohost of the popular, nationally syndicated radio program "ParentTalk," he offers real-life examples and a wealth of practical insight to help you: • Daily build self-worth in your child. • Learn a strategy of discipline that works in any family, with any child. • ídentify and break out of your own unhealthy parenting habits. • Get the best behavior from your child. Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down is packed with tools you need to underwrite your kids' lives with a solid sense of self-worth and confidence. At the end of each chapter, you'll fmd steps to follow in your own family, plus self-evaluating questions that help you gain insight into your own parenting style. Alsó included is a question-and-answer section to quickly reference specific problem areas. What other experts are saymg about Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Tlíem Doum: "Dr. Kevin Leman's wit and wisdom will impact your family for generations to come." -Josh McDowell "Dr. Leman touches the heartstrings of home and family like no one else can. He offers proven solutions to tough problems we face as parents." -John Trent Vissza