Not My Kid: 21 Steps to Raising a Non-Violent Child [Paperback]

Mary Muscari (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1589660048 | ISBN-13: 978-1589660045 | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

The growing epidemic of violect behavior in children is learned at home and in the community.  Not My Kid presents and optimistic hope that such violence can be prevented. Mary Muscari provides twenty-one practical steps along the road to violent prevention.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These two books, which were both written before the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, address children's exposure to violence in America. Based on the counseling and therapy programs of the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center (of which Groves is the founder), Children Who See Too Much is a slim but substantial book. The author's premise is simple: today's children are exposed to violence almost daily on TV, in video games, and, too frequently, in real life. Those who witness violence in their homes are not protected by their youth from its consequences; such violence leaves an indelible mark on the chemistry of their brains. Parents, professionals, and communities have a special role to play in helping such children cope with trauma. Readers will not find simple answers here; instead, Groves provides six practical steps that will help parents create a safer world, regardless of neighborhood or race. The Boston Medical Center model presented in this book is clearly a valuable one for other communities to copy. A chatty though helpful nuts-and-bolts how-to book, "Not My Kid" takes 21 chapters to present 21 steps on how to nurture nonviolent children. Muscari (nursing, Univ. of Scranton) begins by defining normal/abnormal behaviors in children of all ages. Then she guides parents through the specifics of raising nonviolent children even though the world around them is violent, arguing that the responsibility for eradicating drug use, bullying, intolerance, domestic abuse, and gun violence lies with parents and communities. In light of recent events, both of these excellent books may be in demand, Muscari's more by parents and Groves's more by community leaders. ["Not My Kid" is also available as a video, ISBN 1-58966-009-9, $19.95. Ed.] Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, P.
- Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA
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Review

Not only is it a great resource for parents; it is a great resource for anyone who works with kids. -- Joanne McDaniel, MPA, PhD Candidate - Director, Center for the Prevention of School Violence.

Parents will draw strength and wisdom from the practical insights and concrete illustrations provided. -- Dolores C. Jones, EdD, RN, CPNP - Director of Professional Affairs, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

The book is user-friendly. It clearly represents the author's wealth of experience in working with children, youth and families. -- Margaret Grey, DrPH, CPNP, CDE, FAAN - Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean for Research Affairs, Yale School of Nursing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: University of Scranton Press (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589660048
• ISBN-13: 978-1589660045
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,091,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timely Read!, March 10, 2002

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This review is from: Not My Kid: 21 Steps to Raising a Non-Violent Child (Paperback)

The information Dr. Muscari provides in this book is excellent! The book is extremely easy to read and a timely piece. Any one who has contact with children of any age, or thinking of starting a family can benefit from the information within the book not only in how to raise a non-violent child but in raising a child in general. As older parents this book provided us with up to date jargon and information important for communicating with our child/adolescent. We especially liked all the bulleted, to the point, information on what to do with and for your child as well as how to handle situations that arise with your child. We also found that the information is helpful for us in how to interact with other kids who may be displaying inappropriate behavior. This would make a great gift at baby showers, and should be in every pediatrician and family physicians' waiting room. This is a book you wish you were given when your child was born! We would love to see more books on issues in kids from this author. Don't miss buying this book!