UNDERSTANDING OUR CHILDREN?S BEHAVIOR IBD

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This is a practical and reader-friendly book. It covers in detail the philosophical, historical and psychiatric aspects of childhood mental illnesses. Methods of diagnosis and treatment are clearly described. Suggestions for preventive measures are offered. It is a valuable guide for parents interested in the better understanding of the emotional state of their sons and daughters. The beautiful illustrations will appeal to every child.Jovita Crasta, M.D.PsychiatristThis is an educational book covering important topics related to the mental health of children. Parents, teachers and children will benefit from the valuable information related to the early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders. The chapters covering personality theories and effective parenting techniques are essential for the appreciation of children?s psychological needs at various stages of development. The colorful illustrations will capture youngsters? interest, and will promote insights into the nature of their emotions.Pat Grosz, R.N., Ph.D.Child Development SpecialistI found this book to be a very thorough and informative overview of the psychological disorders in children. The authors incorporate the historical work of some of psychology?s and psychiatry?s most influential and prominent scholars, as well as the current research to assist the reader in understanding the biological, psychological, familial, and social reasons for these disorders. The book further provides a very succinct and straightforward presentation of the treatments for mental illness that parents, teachers, and clinicians can utilize with children. The colorful illustrations contain age-appropriate information which youngsters can easily understand. This book is unique in its appeal to both adults and children in a creative combined fashion.Melissa Kiner, Psy.D.PsychologistEvery parent?s desire is to have healthy children who grow up to realize success and fulfillment. While promoting a happy life for their sons and daughters, parents protect, nurture, and educate their children. In most cases, their devoted parenting bears positive results. Still, the development journey can be bumpy and include unexpected physical and mental problems that may need to be recognized and resolved by both children and parents.Within an informative guide, Dr. Gabriel Feldmar and Louis Puglisi intertwine scientific research results with vivid illustrations and the experiences of two fictional characters to familiarize parents and children with the descriptions and symptoms associated with a variety of mental illnesses, and teachers and their pupils with the nature of psychological problems that may arise during development. Covered topics include the aspects of personality development, recommendations for effective parenting practices, the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of childhood mental disorders, and the consequences of the maltreatment of children that share insight into the biologic