Midlands State University Library

Why can't my child behave? : empathic parenting strategies that work for adoptive and foster families /

Elliott, Amber.

Why can't my child behave? : empathic parenting strategies that work for adoptive and foster families / Dr. Amber Elliott ; foreword by Kim S. Golding. - 245 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-237) and index.

I've tried everything! Why isn't it working? -- The importance of carers' emotions -- Attention-seeking vs. attachment-seeking -- The red mist -- The girl in a bubble -- The high energy child -- Wrestling for control -- Lying -- Sexualised behaviour -- Difficult sibling relationships.

Why Can't My Child Behave? gives a step-by-step guide to understanding empathy and provides a readable and authoritative book on dealing with childrens' challenging behaviour within foster or adoptive families.

9781849053396

2013012294


Problem children.
Foster children.
Adopted children.
Parenting.

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