The New Hide or Seek: Building Self-Esteem in Your Child [Hardcover]

James C. Dobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999

25th Anniversary edition. A practical guide for parents and teachers to help them raise self-confident, healthy children, through the application of twelve comprehensive strategies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A warm book of rare understanding with much practical material for solving family problems of insecurity. -- L. A. Times

Dobson is specific in his advice . . . and balances the spiritual and psychological sides of the problem. -- Christianity Today

About the Author

Dr. James Dobson is founder and president of Focus on the Family. He is also the best-selling author of The New Dare to Discipline, The Strong-willed Child, Parenting Isnt for Cowards, Love for a Lifetime, and Life on the Edge. Dr. Dobson and his wife are the parents of two grown children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co; 3rd edition (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739401467
• ISBN-13: 978-0800717605
• ASIN: 0800717600
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produced his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development. The author of more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Boys, he has been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they reside in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great preview into building your childs self esteem!, June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Hide or Seek: Building Self-Esteem in Your Child (Hardcover)

Upon strong recommendation from my cousin I read Hide or Seek. I have read many books on raising children as I aspire to be the best parent that I possibly can. I have found that James Dobson more consistantly finds the balance between loving your children and teaching your children hands down to other literature that is available. He has helped me to trust in my own capability and knowledge and develop a system that works for "our" family. There are so many paths that we as parents have to speculate about. Dobson helps to high-light a path that nurtures your childs spirit while developing a deep sense of respect for themselves as well as others.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical vision and values for our children, October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Hide or Seek: Building Self-Esteem in Your Child (Hardcover)

ENOUGH of this "passive parenting" many adults hold so dear to their hearts! This book holds strong and solid advice for parents to be a formative part of their child's life by exercising love, understanding, and discipline. It is an incredible book and an easy two-day read. Isaiah 54:13 conveys the ultimate goal and message of this book, "All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children". It reaffirmed for me biblical values for raising my child to please the Lord by preserving the delicate spirit within. You will absolutely fall in love with this book and begin your search for the next Dr. Dobson book...as I am!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for parents, June 1, 2001

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Ryan King (Shawnee, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Hide or Seek: Building Self-Esteem in Your Child (Hardcover)

I was required recently to read this book for a youth ministry class I'm taking to prepare me for an internship. While the book is geared towards parents of younger children, much of the same material may be applied to youth ministry. Also, I find that much of it SHOULD be applied in my own daily life. This book offers great insight into how children develope and I would encourage everyone to read, no matter what your situation is.