The parent-child dance : strategies and techniques for staying one step ahead / Ronald A. Kotkin, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine, Aubrey H. Fine, EdD, Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781632202949
- 1632202948
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 649.1 K87 | Available | 33111008099380 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A unique manual to raising a child--for parents everywhere--using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice.
Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one's life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self-sufficient adults. However, just like everything in life, all children are different, some requiring more support than others and to varying degrees over time. Parenting is like a dance between parent and child. The more seamless the movements, the more graceful the interaction. When a parent takes the lead or decides to share, over time with practice, the dance can be smooth and effortless.
Nevertheless, when the child is unintentionally allowed to take the lead, the parent-child dance may appear more rocky and unstable. This often occurs when the parent is unclear and at odds with their role. The ensuing battle for the lead may cause disharmony in the relationship and the dance. Parenting is a lifelong commitment that takes patience, thoughtfulness, and skill. The Parent-Child Dance is designed to explain the concept of the dance and act as a catalyst for encouraging parents to begin their journey in making positive changes in their child's life. Parents will recognize the scenarios and gain insight through humorous examples and step-by-step strategies to avoid disharmony.
Includes bibliographical references.
Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- An Invitation to the Parent-Child Dance -- The Journey Begins with Taking the first Step -- Learning Basic Steps: Understanding Techniques That Make Leading Easier -- Motivating the Dancers -- No Time for Tap Dancing--Let's Tango: Steps to Decrease Non-Compliance and Opposition -- Avoiding Missteps -- Helping Your Child Make Friends -- Transitions in the Dance Steps: Tweaking for the Pre-Teen and Teen Years -- Enhancing Life within the Family: Recipes to Make Home Life More Meaningful and Enjoyable -- The Family That Plays Together Stays Together: Enriching Our Families with Leisure, Sports, and Companion Animals -- Pointing Your Child to a Life of Resiliency: A Lifetime Journey.
A unique manual to raising a child-for parents everywhere-using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice. Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one's life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self-sufficient adults. However, just like everything in life, all children are different, some requiring more support than others and to varying degrees over time. Parenting is like a dance between parent and child. The more seamless the movements, the more graceful the interaction. When a parent takes the lead or decides to share, over time with practice, the dance can be smooth and effortless.