Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy Child

Taylor PhD, James

ISBN 10: 0786868775 / ISBN 13: 9780786868773

Published by Grand Central Publishing, 2002

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Synopsis:

Parents often wonder--"Are we pushing our children too much, or too little?"

What do kids really need to be successful and happy people? For parents, how they answer this question will determine how they will raise their children, what lessons their children will learn, what values they will adopt, and, ultimately, what kinds of adults they will become.

Taylor, an experienced doctor of psychology, gives parents clear and balanced instruction on how to encourage children just enough to produce a happy, successful, satisfied achiever. Pushed properly, Taylor believes, children will grow into adults ready to tackle life's many challenges. Using his three-pillared approach, Taylor focuses on self-esteem, ownership, and emotional mastery, and maintains that rather than being a means of control, pushing should be both a source of motivation and a catalyst for growth which can instill important values in children's lives. He teaches parents how to temper their own expectations to suit their children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development, and identifies common red flags that indicate when a child is being pushed too hard -- or not enough.

Whether a child's potential for achievement lies in academics, the arts, sports, or other areas, Dr. Taylor's insight and guidance will push parents, teachers, and coaches to nurture children into successful and happy adults.

Review: "A positive, useful guide for helping children succeed" --

Bibliographic Details

Title: Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful ...
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable