Raising an optimistic child
Subtitle: a proven plan for depression-proofing young children--for life
By: Bob Murray, Alicia Fortinberry.
Contributors: Fortinberry, Alicia.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Child psychology.; Depression in children -- Popular works.; Child rearing -- Psychological aspects.; Parenting -- Psychological aspects.; Optimism.
Genres: Popular works.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The key to parenting an optimistic child; title: The neural circuitry of happiness; title: The real causes of childhood (and later) depression; title: Step 1: don't let your inner saboteur affect your family; title: Step 2: determine a healthy balance between work and family; title: Step 3: build a nexus of supportive relationships around yourself and your child; title: Step 4: set up a clear process for family decision-making; title: Step 5: establish rules, roles, and rituals; title: Step 6: create a family culture of appropriate praise; title: Step 7: develop and nurture shared values and beliefs; title: Preventing the consequences of parental depression; title: More optimistic parenting skills; title: Overcoming attention deficit disorders without drugs; title: Depression-proofing the body; title: Managing difficult transitions; title: Tips for blended families and single parents; title: Monitoring outside influences; title: Conclusion.