{"product_id":"the-difficult-child-expanded-and-revised-edition-paperback","title":"The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStanley Turecki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeslie Tonner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to help--and cope with--the difficult child \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpanded and completely revised, the classic and definitive work on parenting hard-to-raise children with new sections on ADHD and the latest medications for childhood disorders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTemperamentally difficult children can confuse and upset even experienced parents and teachers. They often act defiant, stubborn, loud, aggressive, or hyperactive. They can also be clingy, shy, whiny, picky, and impossible at bedtime, mealtimes, and in public places. This landmark book has been completely revised to include the latest information on ADHD, medications, and a reassuring approach to all aspects of childhood behavioral disorders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this parenting classic, Dr. Stanley Turecki, one of the nation's most respected experts on children and discipline--and himself the father of a once difficult child--offers compassionate and practical advice to parents of hard-to-raise children. Based on his experience with thousands of families in the highly successful Difficult Children Program he developed for Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, his step-by-step approach shows you how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Identify your child's temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties\u003cbr\u003e Manage common--often \"uncontrollable\"--conflict situations expertly and gently\u003cbr\u003e Make discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment\u003cbr\u003e Get support from schools, doctors, professionals, and support groups\u003cbr\u003e Understand ADHD and other common diagnoses, and decide if medication is right for your child\u003cbr\u003e Make the most of the tremendous potential and creativity that many \"difficult\" children have \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on his experience with thousands of families in his highly successful Difficult Child Program, Dr. Turecki shows parents how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdentify their child's difficult temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eManage typical conflict situations expertly and kindly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMake discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGet support from schools, doctors, and others \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnderstand ADHD and other common diagnoses, and decide whether medication is right for their child \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMake the most of the child's creativity and potential\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to help--and cope with--the difficult child \u003cbr\u003eExpanded and completely revised, the classic and definitive work on parenting hard-to-raise children with new sections on ADHD and the latest medications for childhood disorders. \u003cbr\u003eTemperamentally difficult children can confuse and upset even experienced parents and teachers. They often act defiant, stubborn, loud, aggressive, or hyperactive. They can also be clingy, shy, whiny, picky, and impossible at bedtime, mealtimes, and in public places. This landmark book has been completely revised to include the latest information on ADHD, medications, and a reassuring approach to all aspects of childhood behavioral disorders. \u003cbr\u003eIn this parenting classic, Dr. Stanley Turecki, one of the nation's most respected experts on children and discipline--and himself the father of a once difficult child--offers compassionate and practical advice to parents of hard-to-raise children. Based on his experience with thousands of families in the highly successful Difficult Children Program he developed for Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, his step-by-step approach shows you how to: \u003cbr\u003e Identify your child's temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties\u003cbr\u003e Manage common--often \"uncontrollable\"--conflict situations expertly and gently\u003cbr\u003e Make discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment\u003cbr\u003e Get support from schools, doctors, professionals, and support groups\u003cbr\u003e Understand ADHD and other common diagnoses, and decide if medication is right for your child\u003cbr\u003e Make the most of the tremendous potential and creativity that many \"difficult\" children have \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on his experience withthousands of families in his highly successful Difficult Child Program, Dr. Turecki shows parents how to: \u003cbr\u003eIdentify their child's difficult temperament using a ten-point test to pinpoint specific difficulties \u003cbr\u003eManage typical conflict situations expertly and kindly \u003cbr\u003eMake discipline more effective and get better results with less punishment \u003cbr\u003eGet support from schools, doctors, and others \u003cbr\u003eUnderstand ADHD and other common diagnoses, and decide whether medication is right for their child \u003cbr\u003eMake the most of the child's creativity and potential --\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperamentally difficult children confuse and upset even experienced parents and teachers. They are often demanding, defiant, stubborn, loud, impulsive, or wild. Some can be clingy, shy, negative, whiny, and picky. Most are impossible at bedtime, mealtimes, or in public places. Tantrums, even \"meltdowns\", are common. But even the worst behavior may not be your child's fault -- or yours, either!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHOW TO HELP -- AND COPE WITH -- THE DIFFICULT CHILD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Stanley Turecki, one of the nation's most respected experts on children and discipline -- and himself the father of a once difficult child -- offers compassionate and practical advice to parents of hard-to-raise children. Based on his experience with thousands of families, his step-by-step approach shows you how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentify your child's temperament, using a ten-point checklist to pinpoint specific difficulties\u003cbr\u003e-- Manage typical conflicts expertly -- with kindness and firmness\u003cbr\u003e-- Make discipline more effective, so you punish much less\u003cbr\u003e-- Get support from schools, doctors, and other parents\u003cbr\u003e-- Understand ADHD, ADD, and other diagnoses, and decide if medication is right for your child\u003cbr\u003e-- Accept and respect your child as an individual\u003cbr\u003e-- Make the most of the creativity and positive potential of your difficult child\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanley Turecki, M.D., is a child and family psychiatrist and the father of a once difficult child. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, holds appointments at two New York hospitals, and is the physician-in-charge of the Difficult Child Center in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeslie Tonner is the author of two previous works of non-fiction and four novels.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.3 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688233013311,"sku":"9780553380361","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1e7ec7cf2bb27e993935760aca35595e.webp?v=1764981298","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-difficult-child-expanded-and-revised-edition-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}