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The Worried Child


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Author:
Paul Foxman, PhD
Copyright:
2003
Publication Date:
Jan 01, 2004
Publisher:
Hunter House
Product Code:
SAM043065
ISBN13:
9780897934206
Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
292
Media Type:
Book


Description

Did you know....

  • The seeds of anxiety - the most common emotional disorder in the United States - are sown in childhood
  • Anxiety in children can cause sleep disturbance and stomach upset, school avoidance, learning problems, social relationship problems, and many other dfficulties


Drawing on over thirty years of practice and on personal anxiety experiences that go back to his own childhood, Dr. Paul Foxman has written a clear, well-documented, and deeply-felt book for adults who want to help. Part I discusses normal anxiety, anxiety disorders, and the personality traits of anxious children. Part II addresses the role of parents, schools, and society in contributing to children's anxiety. Additional chapters discuss the impact of terrorism, war, and the media. Part III gives sources of help: psychotherapy, medication, and alternative and complementary therapies.

Do you want to know...

  • How anxiety manifests itself at different ages
  • How to increase bonding and security, and thus reduce children's anxiety
  • How to communicate effectively and discipline children without creating anxiety
  • How to manage the impact of TV and movies, the Internet, and video games
  • The best ways to discuss drugs, alchohol, and sexuality with your children


This book as the answers to your questions. Throughout, there are concrete suggestions and guidance for parents. An appendix provides ideas for teachers and school administrators, and a special chapter for young people discusses how they can help themselves.

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