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A sanity-saving guide to parenting and child development Raising kids is hard, and the rules, behaviors, and patterns seem to change as they get older. It's enough to make any parent feel irritated, overwhelmed, or exasperated-and that's okay. Growing Pains brings you age- and stage-specific strategies to keep you from feeling helpless. Tantrums, sulking, rule enforcement-this book will assist you in navigating the ups and downs of child development with a clear head on your shoulders. You'll learn a variety of techniques designed to help you deal with common kid conundrums like lying, not sharing, separation anxiety, and others. Through it all, you'll get the support you need to be there for your kid as they grow up. This parenting book on child development includes: Proven Strategies-Learn how to deal with topics like anger fits and pouting in a reasonable manner with careful methods. Ages 4 to 10-Age-by-age chapters to guide you along this journey of child development with each passing year. Moments of sanity-Suggestions for keeping your cool when things get a little perplexing and overwhelming. Apply these effective parenting tactics during difficulties with child development and keep the peace within your home.

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This book can be an emotional life-raft when dealing with children ages 4 through 10. Suggestions for how to work with typical--and some not so typical behaviors are clearly presented, and while these proven strategies may sound simple, they may also be something you just had not thought of before. If you are looking for healthy, positive, and productive ideas that will leave you and your child in a much better place emotionally, this book would be well worth your time. --Donna M. [This] is a great resource for young parents just starting the parenting journey. Her book is very insightful and practical, packed with sound information and splashed with great examples of coping strategies yet sprinkled with humor. It's very relatable and helpful for even grandparents who are getting reacquainted with young children as they watch their grandchildren grow up. --Karen W. [This book] covers a whole range of common occurrences in 'real' everyday life and how to address them with your child. It does so with practical examples and solutions and a generous amount of levity. My only regret is that I never had this common-sense knowledge when I had my own young children but, it I am thankful for it in my interactions with the youngsters in my life now! --Margaret H.

""[This book] covers a whole range of common occurrences in 'real' everyday life and how to address them with your child. It does so with practical examples and solutions and a generous amount of levity. My only regret is that I never had this common-sense knowledge when I had my own young children but, it I am thankful for it in my interactions with the youngsters in my life now!""--Margaret H. ""[This] is a great resource for young parents just starting the parenting journey. Her book is very insightful and practical, packed with sound information and splashed with great examples of coping strategies yet sprinkled with humor. It's very relatable and helpful for even grandparents who are getting reacquainted with young children as they watch their grandchildren grow up.""--Karen W. ""This book can be an emotional life-raft when dealing with children ages 4 through 10. Suggestions for how to work with typical--and some not so typical behaviors are clearly presented, and while these proven strategies may sound simple, they may also be something you just had not thought of before. If you are looking for healthy, positive, and productive ideas that will leave you and your child in a much better place emotionally, this book would be well worth your time.""--Donna M.

[This book] covers a whole range of common occurrences in 'real' everyday life and how to address them with your child. It does so with practical examples and solutions and a generous amount of levity. My only regret is that I never had this common-sense knowledge when I had my own young children but, it I am thankful for it in my interactions with the youngsters in my life now! --Margaret H. [This] is a great resource for young parents just starting the parenting journey. Her book is very insightful and practical, packed with sound information and splashed with great examples of coping strategies yet sprinkled with humor. It's very relatable and helpful for even grandparents who are getting reacquainted with young children as they watch their grandchildren grow up. --Karen W. This book can be an emotional life-raft when dealing with children ages 4 through 10. Suggestions for how to work with typical--and some not so typical behaviors are clearly presented, and while these proven strategies may sound simple, they may also be something you just had not thought of before. If you are looking for healthy, positive, and productive ideas that will leave you and your child in a much better place emotionally, this book would be well worth your time. --Donna M.

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AMANDA HILL, M.Ed., is a professor of child development and a parent educator. With degrees in child and adolescent development and education, as well as a background working in early childhood education, she's passionate about helping parents and teachers learn about children and their development. Learn more at www.theprofmom.com.

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