Normal Children Have Problems, Too : How Parents Can Understand and Help

by Sarah Wernick

Lack of friends * poor self-image * sibling rivalry * hyperactivity * sadness and fearfulness * eating problems * nervous habits * aggressive behavior * defiance * sleep problems * lying * learning disabilities. . .

Even normal children can have problems.

And parents can help them.

That is the powerful assurance Dr. Stanley Turecki offers parents in this compassionate and practical book. Whatever the situation, Dr. Turecki shows

A new way to understand your child's difficulties and gain insights into causes and solutions
How to discuss problems without destructive arguments and win your child's cooperation
How to strengthen self-esteem by making the most of your child's individual temperament
How to improve discipline by focusing on planning and prevention rather than punishment
How to collaborate with teachers about school problems
What to do if you are told that your child should be tested for ADD or placed on medication
When to seek professional help

Including vivid vignettes illustrating a wide range of problems and how they were successfully resolved, this award-winning book is destined to become a parenting classic.

Genres: Parenting

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a required book for a class I took. It seemed a bit outdated. It used the word “fresh” to describe a child’s behavior. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that before. Some of the examples and scenarios were still relevant. I just don’t think I would have chosen to read this book except that it was required.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was excellent. It was well-written and helpful, but not overly simplistic as some parenting books are. I liked the whole appraoch of the book more than the advice for specific situations, which was good but probably not as in depth as some parents would want. It was helpful to me as a mom who did not read it with a specific problem in mind but with an eye on a lot of little concerns I have.

[Lorri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been using Turecki's first book The Difficult Child for years when discussing parenting with families. His premise - kids aren't bad, they just have stuff that is hard for them - is simple and works for all ages (even my now adult children). I wish I had known about this second book because it takes the same approach with "normal" kids. A classic that should be in every parenting library.