The Secure Child: Helping Our Children Feel Safe and Confident in a Changing World

By Stanley I. Greenspan

Book Overview

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. Reviews "A godsend to all parents of fearful children." - Washington Post "Will attract many readers looking for thoughtful advice." - Library Journal "A timely book not only for parents, but for educators and others who have worked with children." - Bookpage "A must for all parents?A priceless guide for teachers, counselors and anyone who works with children." - Curled Up with a Good Book " A] well-written book that should be part of every child clinician's library...Offers concrete, practical ideas...Highly readable." - New England Psychologist "Offers basic guidelines to help pull families together during times of stress and uncertainty." - Boston Parents' Paper

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738208167
• ISBN13: 9780738208169
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A Post-Sept. 11 Help for Parents

Although this book is a response to Sept. 11, it is useful to any parent with a child who at times experiences rejection, insecurity or awkwardness. In other words, any parent. Among Greenspan's recommendations are daily "floor time" of at least 30 minutes with each child and being empathetic with your children even after they have misbehaved. I plan to focus on floor time and empathy with my 5-year-old, and I believe doing so will improve our relationship.The only reason I didn't give this book five stars is I suspect many of the ideas are not original to this particular book. Greenspan has written, co-written or edited 19 previous books on child psychology.