Parenting
1st Edition
Published on 1. February 2010
272 pages
978-1-74253-018-5 (ISBN)
Description
Does your child have trouble settling at bedtime? Refuse to sit at the table for meals? Ignore you or argue when you say it's time to turn off the TV?
Expert parenting and educational consultant Kathy Walker recognises that being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do but that it isn't always easy. In this book she shows you how to create a calmer, more nurturing home environment for you and your children, and gives you her top strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
She helps you to understand your parenting style, and the reasons behind your child's behaviour, and gives insightful tips on:
. setting up and maintaining routines
. promoting self-esteem and resilience
. communicating with your child
Using case studies and concrete examples, Kathy offers advice on handling everyday family situations such as constant fighting between siblings and hassling for the latest gadgets / a new pet / more pocket money, as well as challenges related to school, friendships and separated or blended families.
Down-to-earth and reassuring, this is the must-have guidebook for all Australian parents of preschool and school-age children.
Expert parenting and educational consultant Kathy Walker recognises that being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do but that it isn't always easy. In this book she shows you how to create a calmer, more nurturing home environment for you and your children, and gives you her top strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
She helps you to understand your parenting style, and the reasons behind your child's behaviour, and gives insightful tips on:
. setting up and maintaining routines
. promoting self-esteem and resilience
. communicating with your child
Using case studies and concrete examples, Kathy offers advice on handling everyday family situations such as constant fighting between siblings and hassling for the latest gadgets / a new pet / more pocket money, as well as challenges related to school, friendships and separated or blended families.
Down-to-earth and reassuring, this is the must-have guidebook for all Australian parents of preschool and school-age children.
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Kathy Walker is one of Australia's leading parenting and education experts, public speakers and authors. In 2012 and 2014 she was nominated for Australian of the year and in 2014 was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM). Her books include: Ready Set Go - School Readiness and Preparation, Parenting, What's the Hurry, Play Matters and Engagement Matters.
