Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
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Parents and kids pitted against one another, opposing forces pulling in different directions, both determined to win! Every family experiences power struggles, but these daily tugs of war are not inevitable. In "Kids, parents, and power struggles", Mary Sheedy Kurcinka presents real strategies for getting to the root of the emotions and needs that can creates daily hassles. But power struggles aren't just about winning and losing. They provide rich opportunities for learning how to deal with show more strong emotions and for parents and children to solve problems together. "Kids, parents, and power struggles" helps to unravel the mysteries of power struggles by recognizing that every child is unique and every discipline situation different. The author presents successful strategies for understanding emotions, managing intensity, and identifying triggers. show lessTags
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This is the best parenting/discipline book I've read, it really gets to the heart of parenting and equipping your kids to be both responsible and emotionally healthy.
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Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., is the director of ParentChildHelp. She is an award-winning lecturer and parent educator. Dr. Kurcinka provides private consultations and workshops nationally and internationally for parents and for professionals serving families and children. She is also the bestselling author of Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook, show more Sleepless in America, and Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles. show less
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- Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles
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- Nonfiction, Health & Wellness
- DDC/MDS
- 649.1 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Child rearing; home care of people with illnesses and disabilities by family and friends Parenting
- LCC
- HQ755.85 .K85 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women The family. Marriage. Home Parents. Parenthood
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