Description
Book SynopsisParenting doesn’t always come naturally. This book offers expert guidance for caregivers who struggle withparenting because of adversity in their own lives, or simply because they are raising kids in an increasingly stressfulworld. As parents and caregivers we want to help our kids through everything, including difficult or disturbing experiences. But if we or our child have experienced adversity or trauma, this can be especially challenging. How do we know whether we are providing our child or teen with too much structure or not enough? How do we provide discipline that is effective but not overly harsh? How do we teach our kids to be resilient and manage their feelings when we have trouble managing our own?
Drawing on their extensive knowledge of ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and PACEs (protective childhood experiences), psychologists Morris and Hays-Grudo describe a balanced parenting approach to help parents manage these
Table of ContentsDedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Balanced Parenting: The Secret to Raising Resilient Children
Chapter 2. ACEs and PACEs: How Adverse and Protective Experiences Affect You and Your Child
Chapter 3. Babies and Toddlers: Balancing Safety and Exploration
Chapter 4. Early Childhood: Balancing Control and Choice
Chapter 5. Middle Childhood: Balancing Limits and Independence
Chapter 6. Tweens and Young Teens: Balancing Boundaries and Autonomy
Chapter 7: Older Teens and Young Adults: Balancing Letting Go and Staying Involved
Chapter 8. Becoming a Resilient Parent: It’s All About Balance!
References
Index
About the Authors
