When You Worry About the Child You Love: Emotional & Learning Problems in Children

Child psychiatrist Hallowell explains the biological basis for a wide range of childhood behavioral problems, shows how to identify these problems, & advises when to get help. Hallowell lifts the burden of accountability from parents & children alike, empowering parents to take decisive action if necessary. He takes the reader through some of the most common problems encountered in childhood & shows how biology & genetics contribute to all of them -- without ignoring other contributing factors. This is the first book to combine cutting-edge theoretical & biological research with concrete child-rearing advice. "Authoritative & accessible."