Whats My Child Thinking? - Eileen Kennedy-Moore - 9781465479372 - Dorling Kindersley

Make every moment with your child count. Tap into the psychology behind your childs behavior at every stage of development, and respond with confidence.
Find out what your child really means when he says Look what I did, But Im not tired, or Youre embarrassing me, and discover whats really going on when he cant express himself at all.Using more than 100 everyday scenarios, the book leads you through each one step by step, explaining not only your childs behavior and the psychology behind it but also your own feelings as a parent. It then gives instant recommendations for what you could say and do in response to best resolve the situation.Covering all your childs developmental milestones from ages 2 to 7 years, Whats My Child Thinking? covers important issues, such as temper tantrums, friendships (real and imaginary), sibling rivalry, aggressive behavior, and peer pressure. Theres also a bank of practical survival guides for critical times, such as traveling in the car, eating out, and going online safely.Rooted in evidence-based clinical psychology and championing positive parenting, Whats My Child Thinking? will help you tune in to your childs innermost thoughts and be the parent you want to be.