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Books about Children

The following 7 books are available for the topic Children
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  Title
Children: The Challenge

Author
Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D.

Publisher & Copyright Date
Plume; 1991

Covertype
Paperback

Pages
335 pages

Notes
Step-by-step program to cope with common childhood problems from toddler through preteen years.

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Complete Book of Baby & Child Care

Author
Paul Reisser, M.D.

Publisher & Copyright Date
Tyndale House Pub.; 1997

Covertype
Hardcover

Pages
800 pages

Notes
This is a comprehensive reference book for parents by Dr. Reisser and other members of the Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council.

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David Decides about Thumbsucking: A Motivating Story for Children and Informative Guide for Parents

Author
Susan Heitler, Ph.D.

Publisher & Copyright Date
Reading Matters; 1985

Covertype
Paperback

Notes
The story is about 5 year old David who sucks his thumb and his parents who would like him to stop. The guide discusses myths and realities about thumbsucking.

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How to Handle Bullies, Teasers and Other Meanies

Author
Kate Cohen-Posey, MS, LMHC, LMFT

Publisher & Copyright Date
Rainbow Books; 1995

Covertype
Paperback

Pages
91 pages

Notes
The author provides practical strategies on how to handle bullies, how to deal with prejudice, and how to defend onesself when being teased.

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The Confident Child: Raising a Child to Try, Learn, and Care

Author
Terri Apter

Publisher & Copyright Date
W W Norton & Co.; Publication date not available

Covertype
Hardcover

Pages
224 pages

Notes
This book discusses how to help children acquire self-esteem, confidence, and problem solving skills.

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The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience

Author
Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., Karen Reivich, Lisa J

Publisher & Copyright Date
Harperperennial Library; 1996

Covertype
Paperback

Pages
336 pages

Notes
Dr. Seligman and his colleagues offer parents and educators a program to help children learn the skills necessary to approach the teenage years and adulthood with confidence.

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To Listen to a Child: Understanding Normal Problems of Growing Up

Author
T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.

Publisher & Copyright Date
Addison-Wesley; 1992

Covertype
Paperback

Notes
Reprint edition.

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