Childhood Unbound: Saving Our Kids' Best Selves--Confident Parenting in a World of Change
“As a careful observer, counselor, and social watchdog, Taffel gives hope and solid advice to the millions of post–baby boomer parents who feel helpless.”--Library Journal“No one has thought more deeply about the dilemmas of the modern parent and child than Ron Taffel. In this frank, funny, and comforting book, he tackles the most troubling problems we face as modern parents. He writes beautifully, and his parenting advice is wise and, best of all, practical.-- Michael Thompson, Ph.D., co-author ofRaising Cain“Taffel is one of the rare experts in the country who is really listening to children, teens, and parents, and from truly listening, he is able to give unique insight and direct feedback to all of us.”— Rosalind Wiseman, author ofQueen Bees and Wannabees“I applaud Dr. Taffel for writing a book that addresses the major differences between our current generations. Our children have grown up in a much different environment than we did and it’s great that he has taken all of those factors into consideration and applied them in this book.”—First Lady Maria Shriver“Ron Taffel has written an important book that offers a fresh and wise perspective on the challenges of raising children today, as well as excellent advice about how we can best guide them through the treacherous terrain of their ever-more demanding lives.  I highly recommendChildhood Unbound.”—Michael Gurian, author ofThe Wonder of BoysandThe Wonder of Girls“An engaging read on how society and parents working together can raise healthy children during challenging times.”—Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Judge Baker Children’s Center“In his remarkable new book, renowned psychologist Ron Taffel has skillfully and perceptively captures the struggles and challenges faced by parents as they interact with kids who are much different from youngsters a generation ago. This book will serve as a major resource not only for parents but for professionals as well who interact with today's children and adolescents.”—Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Faculty at Harvard Medical School, co-author ofRaising Resilient ChildrenandRaising a Self-Disciplined Child