The Successful Child

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What's a successful child? A child who's
happy, well adjusted, and morally grounded,
say America's foremost childcare experts
No doubt your child's well-being is of paramount importance to you. Yet you alone
cannot determine who your child will become. There are myriad forces beyond your
control—from playmates, neighbors, and friends to movies, magazines, and tele-
vision shows—that shape your child's development. How best can you, as your child
matures, retain his trust and exert a positive influence?
Dr. Bill and Martha Sears show that a successful child is an attached child—con-
nected not just to family but to the world beyond. And they offer practical information
and examples you can use to foster healthy connection. In inspiring case studies
drawn from their nearly thirty years of practice, as well as from their own experience
as the parents of eight children, the Searses introduce you to children who have suc-
cessfully weathered the challenges of growing up.... Tovább

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What's a successful child? A child who's
happy, well adjusted, and morally grounded,
say America's foremost childcare experts
No doubt your child's well-being is of paramount importance to you. Yet you alone
cannot determine who your child will become. There are myriad forces beyond your
control—from playmates, neighbors, and friends to movies, magazines, and tele-
vision shows—that shape your child's development. How best can you, as your child
matures, retain his trust and exert a positive influence?
Dr. Bill and Martha Sears show that a successful child is an attached child—con-
nected not just to family but to the world beyond. And they offer practical information
and examples you can use to foster healthy connection. In inspiring case studies
drawn from their nearly thirty years of practice, as well as from their own experience
as the parents of eight children, the Searses introduce you to children who have suc-
cessfully weathered the challenges of growing up. The topics covered include:
empathy and compassion sense of responsibility
kindness and manners positive sibling relationships
confidence and self-esteem healthy friendships
the ability to make wise choices nurturing your child's special talents-
interdependence 'n academics, sports, the arts, etc.
sense of humor and much more
Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, The Successful Child can help
you provide her with the essential tools she needs to succeed in life.
William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N are the pediatrics
experts to whom American parents are increasingly
turning for advice and information on all aspects
of pregnancy, birth, childcare, and family nutrition.
Dr. Sears was trained at Harvard Medical School's
Children's Hospital and Toronto's Hospital for Sick
Children, the largest children's hospital in the world.
He has practiced pediatrics for nearly thirty years.
Martha Sears is a registered nurse, certified childbirth
educator, and breastfeeding consultant. Vissza