Problem Child or Quirky Kid?: A Commonsense Guide for Parents

by John Sommers-Flanagan and Rita Sommers-Flanagan

Book Overview

Many parents Wonder, Is my child normal? They may be concerned about their child's behaviors, attitudes, feelings, or general development. They may worry if their child doesn't seem to be fitting in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575421216
• ISBN13: 9781575421216
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Shirley Johnson- MidWest Book Review

I truly wish I had this book in my hands during the time I was raising my three children. Being divorced, remarried, havingan asthmatic child, one that had epilepsy, and one that dealt with extreme anger,this would have been a God sent. Written in a simple, yet concise way, this book deals with many of the problems that parents face each day with their children.Be it fears, eating and sleeping problems, social behavior, or more serious topics, they are covered in this book. I feel this work should be in every home.It will calm your fears and help you to recognize when you do need to seek help.A very good read, with practical help thatall parents will embrace.

Very highly recommended for concerned parents

Collaboratively written by clinical psychologists and educators Rita Sommers-Flanagan and John Sommers-Flanagan, Problem Child Or Quirky Kid? is a straightforward, parent-friendly, "common sense" introduction and guide to the nature of significant childhood problems in terms of what is normal and what is not. Problem Child Or Quirky Kid? deftly addresses such issues as hyperactivity, childhood trauma, disobedience, suicidal tendencies, alcohol and drug use, chronic anger, socially crippling shyness, radical mood swings, and more. Thoroughly researched and offering solid, reliable information, Problem Child Or Quirky Kid? is very highly recommended for concerned parents who find their children exhibiting what seem to be unusual, detrimental, or worrisome behaviors.