From the collective wisdom of more than two dozen experts, the Southeast Psych’s Guide for Imperfect Parents is full of practical advice for parents of kids at all ages and stages.
The authors are all psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, or other mental health professionals who write in first-person and share personal stories that engage the reader. Drawing from their personal and professional experience, as well as the most up-to-date research, they bring you this amazing parenting reference that you will use throughout the years.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ~ More Than Just another Parenting Book by Dave Verhaagen, Ph.D.
Chapter 2 ~ Parent with Purpose and Passion by Mary B. Moore, LCSW
Chapter 3 ~ Childhood Roots of Warm Positive Connection by Mary B. Moore, LCSW
Chapter 4 ~ Balanced Parenting by Jonathan Feather, Psy.D.
Sidebar ~ Make Your Marriage Your Priority by Maria Brady, LMFT
Chapter 5 ~ Raising Resilient Kids by Kristin Daley, Ph.D.
Chapter 6 ~ Parenting Your Aspie Child by Frank Gaskill, Ph.D.
Chapter 7 ~ Parenting Anxious Children by Andrea Umbach, Psy.D.
Chapter 8 ~ A Parent’s Role after Trauma by Myque Harris, LPC
Chapter 9 ~ Parenting a Child with a Disability by Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D.
Chapter 10 ~ Parenting Your Struggling Learner by Terri James, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Learning Differences by Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Top Ten Tips for Advocating for Your Child in School by Darci Carter, SSP
Chapter 11 ~ Parenting Your ADHD Child by Heidi Limbrunner, Psy.D.
Sidebar ~ Helping Children with Organization by Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D.
Chapter 12 ~ Parenting Your LGBT+ Child and Teen by Rachel Kitson, Ph.D.
Chapter 13 ~ Parenting Your Young Athletes by Desaree Festa, Ph.D. & Patrick Young, Ph.D.
Chapter 14 ~ Parenting Your Young Adult by Jonathan Hetterly, LPC
Sidebar ~ Transitioning to College by Desaree Festa, Ph.D.
Chapter 15 ~ Helping Your Child with Emotional Regulation by Amanda McGough, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Dealing with Self-harm by Amanda McGough, Ph.D.
Chapter 16 ~ Parenting Difficult Behaviors by Jennifer McConnell, Ed.S.
Chapter 17 ~ Effective Studying: A Short Play in Three Acts by Craig Pohlman, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Helping Kids with Clutter by Andrea Umbach, Psy.D.
Chapter 18 ~ Helping Your Children Manage Stress by Dave Verhaagen, Ph.D.
Chapter 19 ~ How to Parent a Grieving Child by Juliet Kuehnle, LPC
Chapter 20 ~ Parenting an Only Child by Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D.
Chapter ~ Parenting in a Blended Family by Megan Connell, Psy.D.
Chapter 21 ~ Fostering Your Child’s Social Emotional Development by Mary B. Moore, LCSW
Chapter 22 ~ How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying by Ryan Kelly, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Children Have a Voice by Beatrice Moise, MS
Chapter 23 ~ Helping Your Child with Body Image by Mara Teal, LPCA
Sidebar ~ Talking About Sex with Your Kids by Kristin Daley, Ph.D.
Chapter 24 ~ Parenting through an Eating Disorder by Lauren King, Psy.D.
Chapter 25 ~ Managing Sleep in Kids by Kristin Daley, Ph.D.
Chapter 26 ~ Technology and Kids: The Rise of the E-Parent by Frank Gaskill, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Staying Connected by Beatrice Moise, MS
Chapter 27 ~ Parenting through Substance Use by Jonathan Hetterly, MA
Chapter 28 ~ Parenting and Finances by Frank Gaskill, Ph.D.
Sidebar ~ Writing Family Rules by Megan Connell, Psy.D.