Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children [Paperback]

Lawrence E. Shapiro (Author), Timothy Parrotte (Illustrator)

Book Description

Ages 4 - 10. This story is about a child with ADHD who develops a sense of self-worth.

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About the Author

Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D., is an internationally-recognized child psychologist and parenting expert. He has written over two dozen books and created over 75 therapeutic games that are used by tens of thousands of mental health professionals around the world. Dr. Shapiro's parenting book, How to Raise a Child with a High EQ: A Parent's Guide To Emotional Intelligence (HarperCollins, 1998) has been translated into over 20 languages. His books include the recently released The Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games, as well as The Secret Language of Children, Stopping the Pain, and the new titles: A Parent's Guide to Getting Kids Out of the Family Bed, and The Baby Emergency Handbook.

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Childswork/Childsplay (March 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882732030
• ISBN-13: 978-1882732036
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized child psychologist who is particularly known for his innovative play-oriented techniques. He has written over two dozen books and created over forty therapeutic games. Shapiro is founder of the Childswork/Childsplay catalog and publishing company, a leading distributor of psychologically oriented toys and games. He is author of numerous books, including How to Raise a Child with a High EQ and An Ounce of Prevention.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars getting real w/ kids, April 4, 2006

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Mary Kay Klim "Marykay" (wishing for Middle Earth, but in NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children (Paperback)

I don't usually review books that I am selling on amazon, but this book deserves it. I feel like it addresses so many issues that ADHD families suffer through. It talks about school performance, school assistance, medication, doctors, behavioral modification charts (that can be copies out of the back of the book for later usage.)

The text is well researched w/ an extensive bibliography. The format of the book is easy for kids to understand. I think this book could bring a lot of relief to kids and their families.

:)
Marykay

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well received by 2nd grader, April 6, 2011

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D. G. (Saline, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children (Paperback)

My son has struggled in school due to behavior issues, difficulty following the rules and staying focused on work long enough to finish before recess. This year's teacher isn't in tune with his different learning style and we've had to look at the big picture and admit that ADHD is probably the explanation for what is going on. So, along with finding a counselor who is in the process of evaluating for ADHD, I have introduced the topic to my son so that he knows what ideas we're looking at. The public library had this book and I will probably purchase a copy now that I see how well received it is by my child. He saw himself in the book at every page turn and is really thrilled and relieved that there is a logical explanation for why he has such a hard time in school. ADHD has many facets and is exhibited differently by each child so is not always easy to recognize, but once you get there, this is the book for your child if he/she is in the elementary grades.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, October 8, 2009

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NOLA (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children (Paperback)

My ADHD son is now 21 and doing very well in college and in life generally. He was a handful when he was younger struggling with school and social relationships. I first purchased this book when my son was about 8 years old. It explains ADHD in a constructive and easy to understand way while still being a fun read for a child. It often was the book he selected for bedtime reading....and he still remembers it fondly. I've since purchased this book as gifts for weary parents of other ADHD kids. Without exception their children also favored this book. It explains the medical condition while still placing an appropriate level of responsibility on the child for good behavior. Thus parents like the book too! I also had success (after many other failed efforts) with the behavior modification techniques described in 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan.