by Don Fontenelle (Author)
Taking a firm stance on a child's unruly behavior is the key to developing a well-adjusted household. This guide covers an array of behavioral problems and numerous examples of how to combat them. Techniques are presented in easy-to-understand language that will advise parents on reducing hyperactivity in their children and helping them to develop age-appropriate social skills.
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This quick resource equips parents with the information and skills they need to deal adaptively with the countless issues associated with raising children. Rather than bogging down readers with technical language and detailed explanations, Don Fontenelle, a child psychologist, offers simple solutions. Basic, modifiable techniques are introduced alongside a number of examples that illustrate how parents can put these methods to use. Whether combating aggressiveness or hyperactivity, lying or thumb sucking, this reference provides strategies for addressing general concerns as well as specific problems. Living with children may be a challenge, but it can also be a rewarding experience when families are able to overcome the growing pains together.
Don Fontenelle received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University and has practiced in the profession since the early 1970s. He has spent most of his career treating children, parents, and teachers. His workshops on child and adolescent behavior have been widely praised, and he has authored thirteen books on the subject, some of which have been translated into French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, and Arabic. Fontenelle is in private practice in Metairie, Louisiana.