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Raising mentally strong kids : how to combine the power of neuroscience with love and logic to grow confident, kind, responsible, and resilient children and young adults / Daniel G. Amen, MD & Charles Fay, PhD ; foreword by Jim Fay, cofounder of the Love and Logic Institute.

Amen, Daniel G., (author.). Fay, Charles, 1964- (author.). Fay, Jim, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

The book gives parents practical tools to help children of all ages go from behaviors like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being responsible, confident, kind, resilient, prepared to make good decisions, focused and motivated, and equipped to develop healthy relationships.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781496484796
  • ISBN: 1496484797
  • Physical Description: 349 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale Refresh, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-350).
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword by Jim Fay -- Introduction -- Part 1: Practical neuropsychology for parenting success. Healthy brains -- Mentally strong kids live by clearly defined goals -- Is your parenting style breeding mental strength or weakness? -- Nothing works without relationship -- Limits and rules build mental fortitude -- Loving discipline leads to mental strength -- Mental hygiene is critical for parents and kids -- Raising strong and capable kids -- Helping kids develop and maintain healthy bodies for stronger minds -- When parents have different styles -- Reaching the underachieving child -- Technology misuse and addiction -- When nothing seems to be working -- Part 2: Tips and tools for turning common challenges into strength of character. Making potty training a positive experience -- Sibling rivalry -- When your child is teased or bullied -- Keeping sports healthy and fun -- Friends and peer pressure -- When your kid wants to begin dating -- Keeping your parenting healthy when you divorce -- Your role as a stepparent -- Adult children and adults who act like children -- 130 best things you can do to help your child grow up to be mentally strong -- 20 things the parents of mentally strong kids never do. Dr. Amen's gratitude and appreciation -- Dr. Fay's gratitude and appreciation -- About Daniel G. Amen, MD -- About Charles Fay, PhD -- Resources -- Notes.
Subject: Mental health promotion > Children > Self-instruction.
Child development > Self-instruction.
Child psychology > Self-instruction.
Child rearing > Methods > Self-instruction.
Parenting > Methods > Self-instruction.
Genre: Informational works.
Programmed instructional materials.

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  • 18 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 27 total copies.
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Dunn Public Library 649.1 Ame (Text) 33436001765905 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 05/12/2025