A Reassuring Guide to Parenting in Troubled Times Boys and girls have always worried about the monsters—the boogeymen—that their imaginations create out of normal fears and the angst of growing up. The terrifying events since September 11, however, have added a dimension of disturbing reality to their monster fears. That's why now, more than ever, your children need strong, committed, and wise parenting. In Living with the Boogeyman, father and noted child psychologist Dr. Richard Bromfield offers clear, reassuring advice and a broader and more farsighted vision of parenting in this new world. Inside you'll discover: ·How fear psychologically impacts your child ·What, when, how and how much to discuss with your child ·Strategies to help put anger in its place ·How to foster resilience in the face of danger ·How traumatic experiences needn't traumatize ·And much more This sensitive and enlightening guide will advise, comfort, and inspire you as a parent so that you, in turn, can do the same for your child in these troubling and uncertain times. "Empowers parents to raise children who are active participants in creating a more peaceful world." —Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Living with the Boogeyman: Helping Your Child Cope with Fear, Terrorism, and Living in a World of Uncertainty

Parenting & Relationships

Bromfield Ph.D., Richard

Parenting

Prima Lifestyles

How Single Mothers Can Raise Exceptional Sons If you are one of the millions of single mothers who is raising a son, you have unique questions and special concerns, such as: What is my role as a single mother? How can I be sure that my son grows up secure in his masculine identity? Single mothering asks a lot of a woman, but the end reward is unlike any other—a son who is well-balanced, well-adjusted as a man, and ready for life's challenges. Inside, you'll discover age-old wisdom combined with modern-day understanding that will help you deal with the tough issues of raising a son of any age, including attachment and separation, dependency and autonomy, and boundaries and privacy. You'll explore methods to build character, resilience, and identity, as well as find ways to foster healthy attitudes toward women and sex, promote educational and career success, and optimize the influence of your male friends. You'll also uncover ways to take better care of you, perhaps the most neglected aspect of being a single mom. And last, you'll learn how to prepare for the inevitable day you must eventually let your grown son go off to be a man. "Immensely readable and informative, this is a much-needed road map for the journey single mothers and their sons travel together." —Lee Varon, Ph.D., author, Adopting on Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adopting as a Single Parent "Any single mother who reads this book will have the feeling that someone helpful is standing by her side." —Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of Raising Cain and Best Friends, Worst Enemies

How to Turn Boys into Men Without a Man Around the House: A Single Mother's Guide

ERWIN, CHERYL

Health, Fitness & Dieting

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