What''s the worst you''ve ever faced as a parent? An all-out tantrum at the mall? A son who won''t take out his earbuds to listen to you? A daughter who''s failing at school and won''t do her homework? A teen who constantly breaks curfew? A call from the police? Whatever you''re dealing with, Raising the Challenging Child will help.
Building on their work at Chaddock, a nonprofit organization that has worked with some of the most challenging kids in the nation for more than 150 years, the authors empower frustrated parents with practical tips and real-life examples on how to
- minimize behavioral meltdowns
- reduce conflict
- increase cooperation
- promote healthy attachment
- improve family relationships
The strategies they share work both for the child who is going through a difficult phase brought on by life disruption or trauma, and for the child who faces chronic struggles. Parents, teachers, and those who work with children and y
