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Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child
"TOP CHILD PSYCHOLOGISTS OFFER EXPERT INSIGHT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR RAISING STRONG KIDS IN TODAY'S COMPLICATED WORLD"
""Thoughtful and sound in its approach, practical and clear in its suggestions, direct and supportive in its tone, "Raising Resilient Children "is the perfect book for parents searching for a caring method to help their children grow into healthy, happy,...more
""Thoughtful and sound in its approach, practical and clear in its suggestions, direct and supportive in its tone, "Raising Resilient Children "is the perfect book for parents searching for a caring method to help their children grow into healthy, happy,...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
August 28th 2002
by McGraw-Hill Companies
(first published 2001)
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This should be everyone's "go-to" parenting book because its really a philosphy or mindset rather than a how to manual. Who doesn't want to have their children grow-up to handle their challenges with grace, learning and optimism? Even the principles and practices of effective parenting that appear obvious often require continuous thought and reflection so that truly important outcomes can be kept in sight.
"Raising Resilient Children" covers the following topics:
1. Being empathic
2. Communicating...more
"Raising Resilient Children" covers the following topics:
1. Being empathic
2. Communicating...more
This is one of the more thought-provoking parenting books that I have read. Rather than being a 'how to' book of steps to follow in certain situations, it is more of a philosophy to draw upon in all facets of your day-to-day parenting. I really like its positive approach. I think it is well summed up in the last chapter when it says:
"For too long we have been influenced by a culturally driven, deficit-thinking model. Consequently, as our children have experienced increasing problems, our efforts...more
"For too long we have been influenced by a culturally driven, deficit-thinking model. Consequently, as our children have experienced increasing problems, our efforts...more
I heard Dr. Robert Brooks at the LDA International Conference at Jacksonville, Florida in 2011. He was full of stories from his clinical experience about children with behavior problems. Most of the adults in these children's lives had given up on them. They were sent to Dr. Brooks as a last resort. Dr. Brooks and co-author Dr. Goldstein offer effective strategies for working with children and preparing them for responsible adulthood in our ever changing world.
I think I agreed with everything that was said in this book. The authors' premise is that we should focus on "strengthening" our children rather than "fixing" them. I especially like what they said about empathy-- both about having it as parents and teaching it to our children. I'd highly recommend this book, and I have a copy if anyone would like to borrow it.
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Nothing earth shattering (and as with most parenting books I feel like they could have said the same stuff with half the words) but some interesting ideas and good reminders to take a step back and evaluate behaviors from all sides.
I have read several books about raising resilient children lately, and this one just wasn't my style, so I quit during the third chapter. Nothing wrong with the content, just a little too anecdotal for me.
Skimmed through this parenting book on a whim (I think I had heard of it?). It sounds like good advice, but I think it's really more for older kids. Not much that will help the nitty-gritty of nursery here.
I've enjoyed the first chapter. I like that it isn't black and white "this is a step by step way to raise YOUR child" but more, these are the general principles that parents with resilient children have in common. Here are some ideas to implement these, but each child is an individual. I think it's dangerous to take any parenting book as the Gospel Truth, but this book definitely has great ideas and calls for parents to be aware of how they communicate, what they really are communicating, and to...more
Not quite as relevant for preschoolers, but the takeaway was meaningful for parents of children of all ages: help you children find and nurture their natural strengths and talents, and offer honest praise. Doing so helps build resiliency.
Not my favorite book. It was written and recommended by a Dr. I have worked with. Not the easiest read, but gives good clinical advise on raising children.
Mar 14, 2009
Belcantomom
marked it as to-read
heard this author talk at a conference for families with children with disabilities. Sounds like another great "tool" for my parenting belt.
Very practical, quick read. Focuses on the responsibility of parents/teachers being clear on their goals and objectives regarding what kind of people they want the children to turn into-- and the best way to get there. Something in it for everyone.
Very good book for all parents and teachers. Many examples of successful strategies in working with children of all ages.
I really like this book - haven't read a lot of parenting books. It gets a little reapetative (sp?) at the end...
Ore than anything, I like the high points/cliff notes in the back so that Jim can read just a summary.
Studies show that a child needs to have at least one important grownup in his or her life, who give them unconditional love, support, and encouragement. In fact, according to Dr. Brooks, that grownup is often not even a parent, but actually a teacher, or other mentor. Dr. Brooks’ book helps the parents identify the negative scripts that unintentionally creep into the way they talk to their children, and they can change that around behavior. The goal is to help parents give their children the too...more
One of the best parenting books I've read. Not always the easiest read but the substance is excellent. The authors are two child psychologists and the central theme is exactly what the title states: how to foster strength and optimism in children. Most parenting books I read go back to the library and I'm not likely to read them again. This one I could see rereading many times at different stages of parenting and getting a lot out of it each time. A definite keeper.
I just started, but I really liked the first chapter about empathy. It is very important to treat our children with respect and understanding and look at their view point. I do remember what it was like as a child. Very good so far, great point of view.
Now that I finally finished this book, I really liked the concepts. Highly effective way to parent. But the book can be very repetitive.
Now that I finally finished this book, I really liked the concepts. Highly effective way to parent. But the book can be very repetitive.
I thought this was a good book, although it began to feel repetitive part way through. Each chapter dealt with a different aspect of their philosophy and because many of the ideas have common threads, some of the later chapters felt somewhat redundant. But overall I thought they had some great ideas and would recommend this book to other parents.
I really wish I enjoyed reading these types of books more. This was hard for me to get through. But there were definite chapters that really applied to my children, so for that reason, I'm glad I read it. What I don't understand is why do self-help books have to be so darn long? Just tell me how to make it all better!
I love the thought that empathy is bound to resiliency. This book has made me be more thoughtful in my parenting, but it's especially given me ideas to direct that thoughtfulness. Their approach is habit-changing. I'm even suggesting some of these concepts to my mother, whose baby just started college.
This book is great. I feel that much of the advice is actionable. So many "raising children" books are great to discuss, but hard to implement. Not only does this book have wonderful advice, but I can see how I'm using it.
This is a book written by my sons doctor and I found it also very informative and helpful. I love the viewpoint that children with difficulties are amazing people who will change the world. We have to help them function in the world while enabling them to be who they were meant to be.
Interesting & thought-provoking. Makes you think about your own parenting style.
A lot to absorb, but very good material and specific examples.
This book offers fairly basic and time-worn ideas on how to help a little person grow up well. I didn't get past the first couple of chapters- the thesis seemed to be, "give them choices, give them agency." Noted.
I liked this book...it is SO positive! I love the idea of resilience - especially in our culture (and school system) that seems to be so focused on children's deficits.
Great way to learn how to disipline by teaching them how to do better the next time verses punishing and rewarding children for their behavior.
Nov 07, 2008
Rosh
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all parents, grandparents
Recommended to Rosh by:
a friend
Shelves:
h-nf-adults
I have not completed this book yet. Am reading/re reading this in phases. So far one of the best parenting books I have read.
Good common sense approach. Something I need to read over and over again to remind me of what I should be doing to help my children.
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58 books!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are impressive!!!
Mar 04, 2010 04:08pm