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Book SynopsisExtremely valuable....this book is full of words of wisdom about parenting and is highly recommended to professionals, parents, educators, and all those interested in the welfare of children.
Trade ReviewThere is hardly a single paragraph in the entire book that isn't worth quoting. * Suburban Express *
Extremely valuable....this book is full of words of wisdom about parenting and is highly recommended to professionals, parents, educators, and all those interested in the welfare of children. * Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry *
Raising Kids with Character offers a wise, sensible perspective and pragmatic guidance for parents trying to raise ethical, compassionate children. Dr. Berger focuses on intimacy, relationships, and intelligent, self-confident parental authority. She gives the reader numerous clinical jewels and sensitive wisdom to learn from in this thoughtful, informative book. -- Alvin Rosenfeld M.D., co-author of Hyper-Parenting
In a sea of books on child rearing that focus on blame or nurture, it is a joy to welcome Raising Kids with Character. Dr. Berger writes in an easygoing style that encourages readers to participate, without the jargon of the profession. Designed for everyone from therapists to parents, Dr. Berger's text provided me with new insights even after thirty years of my own practice. -- Theodore Shapiro, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University; Director of Child Psychiatry, Payne Whitney Clinic
This book spells out insightfully the 'whys and hows' that lead to healthy child development, self-discovery, good citizenship, and true consideration for others. -- Ruth F. Lax Ph.D., author of Becoming and Being a Woman
A timeless message of understanding, Raising Kids with Character explores the very nature of the intimate relationship between parent and child. This book is destined to become a classic! -- Vanita Braver M.D., author of Teach Your Children Well
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Why Character Counts Chapter 2 Intimacy from Birth through Preschool Chapter 3 On the Parent's Good Authority Chapter 4 Building Self-Discipline Chapter 5 From Collapsing to Coping Chapter 6 The Struggle to Be Nice Chapter 7 The Emphasis on People Chapter 8 Citizenship in School Chapter 9 The Floundering Student Chapter 10 The Adolescent's Needs Chapter 11 Fostering Maturity Chapter 12 Male and Female Chapter 13 Romance and Marriage Chapter 14 Towards the Eternal
