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Raising Resilient Children : Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child Paperback – August 28, 2002

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TOP CHILD PSYCHOLOGISTS OFFER EXPERT INSIGHT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR RAISING STRONG KIDS IN TODAY'S COMPLICATED WORLD

"Thoughtful and sound in its approach, practical and clear in its suggestions, direct and supportive in its tone, Raising Resilient Children is the perfect book for parents searching for a caring method to help their children grow into healthy, happy, loving, and mature adults."­­William Pollack, Ph.D., author of Real Boys

". . . the down-to-earth strategies ensure this title will be used as well as read . . . truly valuable material." ­­Publishers Weekly

" . . . a remarkable book that pulls together the research on resilience and makes it readable, understandable, and practical."­­Work and Family Life

"A very important work. This not-to-be-missed book debunks the paradigm ('Good enough for me: I turned out OK') and replaces it with a new model fostering resilience capable of meeting obstacles head-on."­­Library Journal (starred review)

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Robert Brooks, Ph.D., on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, is one of today's leading speakers and authors on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation, and family relationships.

Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and a staff member of the Primary Children's Hospital and the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, is one of today's leading speakers and authorities on child development and neuropsychology.

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Effective, proven advice for raising strong kids

"A uniquely wise guide for parents. Brooks and Goldstein help mothers and fathers to focus on their child's strengths, not on his or her weaknesses. The result is a happier, more resilient child. This book could really make a difference in the life of a family."
--Michael Thompson, author of Raising Cain

"Obviously written by talented therapists, Raising Resilient Children is such a well-written, easy-to-read, and helpful book for parents."
--T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of The Irreducible Needs of Children

In this seminal parenting work, renowned psychologists Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein explain why some kids are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early experiences and environments. From this research they have developed effective strategies you can add to your parenting practice to prepare your children for the challenges of today's complicated, ever-changing world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (August 28, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0809297655
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809297658
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful examples of things to say to encourage resilience I never would have imagined
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For example, “When they repeat the same question a few times, we may say, ‘I’m glad you asked me again. Some things take time to learn.’” Also, “Validation helps children believe that adults are listening to and respect their views…for example, when her son expressed these negative beliefs, she could respond, ‘I know that you feel dumb and stupid. I’m glad you can tell me how you feel, even though I see things differently. I know there are activities at which you’re successful. I bet that together we can figure out what would help you feel better about yourself.’”
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Right Advice
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Dr. Brooks is down-to-earth and gives the right advice every time. His ideas and insights are full of wisdom and will help make us all better parents and especially better people (not to mention, more effective parents). His examples bring his ideas to life and really make his ideals applicable. I have read a lot of parenting books and this is by far the best one I have read. While many authors have good ideas, their plans usually only cover 1-2 chapters of what's in this one. This book is more comprehensive and doesn't have any of the bad advice you might find in other books.
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Rob Kirk
4.0 out of 5 stars Some great advice but I'm not a big fan of writing style
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There are some great pieces of advice in these pages and so much of the examples are real life and can be used in your life immediately. However, I wasn't a big fan of the writing style and it reminded me of more a fictional piece than a book to study how to truly raise resilient children. I guess the point I'm trying to make is that I didn't think it was absolutely necessary to quote complete conversations between a therapist and patient. I personally would rather learn the moral or highlights of solving issues than reading pages upon pages of patient comments. In summary, there are many valuable parts to this book but if it was written in a different style I would have enjoyed it more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2013
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A very understanding explanation of their experiences with kids who had been difficult to connect with (for their parents).

I have used some of the techniques described in this book and found them to be effective with my kids.

I highly recommend this book for any parent looking for ways to reach their children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great addition
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great addition of resources to help my son with ADD.
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Judith A. Dubois
5.0 out of 5 stars a must for parents
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This book is right on! Having four children from 9-14 I was able to see some things I have not done properly and lots of ideas on how to move on with better parenting skills. Resiliency is so valuable. I would recommend that every parent read this book!! I have a feeling I will be rereading this book many times.
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Cristie Brewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
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The book is thorough. It has case by case examples that I could relate and apply. This book gives great insight into the minds of children / teens. It is not preachy or demeaning. I recommend this book to improve your strained relationships with your own children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Audio
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I was under the impression that I ordered the audio version or both.
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D Ramon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2018
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A perfect book for parents. We can learn many things from this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 問題解決能力をつけさせる
Reviewed in Japan on February 3, 2013
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いじめに遭っても、逆境に在っても、きっと解決できると信じて方法を模索する子どもを育てるための心得が豊富な事例と共に提示されています。

ともすると、建設的な言動をするより、足を引っ張るようなことを大人はしてしまいがちです。しかし、子どもを真に愛するならば、答えを与えるより、目的を明らかにし、解決法を考えることの支援を行わなくてはなりません。

結局、大人自身がマイナス思考に陥らず、課題を克服する手本であることがもっとも大切なのです。

身を糺されました。
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Verityantique
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2017
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Good information with practical examples.
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Makithomas
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good‼︎
Reviewed in Japan on July 4, 2016
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商品の到着がとても早かったです。
内容は、まだ全て読めていませんが、いろいろな例が載っていて、とてもわかりやすいです。親として、どう言う心で子供と向き合い子供の自信や可能性を潰さないような育て方をしたらいいのかが分かりやすく書かれていると思います。
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stephen goldsmith
4.0 out of 5 stars o. k.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2019
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good book.
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