The Secure Child: Helping Our Children Feel Safe And Confident In A Changing World [Paperback]

Stanley I Greenspan (Author), Stanley I. Greenspan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2003

In this warmly supportive book, Dr. Stanley Greenspan offers a set of guiding principles to help parents of children-from preschoolers to teenagers-so that they feel secure in their homes, their schools, and in their community at large. He also illuminates the often subtle shifts in children's behavior that signal reaction to current stress and fears and gives parents concrete suggestions to help children handle their anxieties. The Secure Child will help families everywhere move toward the common goal of a more stable and secure future.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A must for all parents...A priceless guide for teachers, counselors and anyone who works with children." -- Curled Up with a Good Book February 2004

"Has some fine ideas for parents." -- Washington Post, 7/14/06

"Offers basic guidelines to help pull families together during times of stress and uncertainty." -- Boston Parents' Paper April 2004

"[A] well-written book that should be part of every child clinician's library...Offers concrete, practical ideas...Highly readable." -- New England Psychologist April 2004

About the Author

Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D., author of the widely used and praised books The Challenging Child and (with Serena Wieder, Ph.D.) Engaging Autism, is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School and lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (October 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738208167
• ISBN-13: 978-0738208169
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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