science has helped us to understand children better from a neurological and behavioral standpoint, Yet, all the academic research coupled with the best diagnoses for children can still leave parents feeling completely powerless.
In her book, Dare to Love, Heather Forbes, LCSW, describes in detail, through a series of questions and answers, how to merge science into everyday parenting.
This book gives practical, effective, and loving solutions for any parent struggling with his or her child, It will leave you feeling empowered, hopeful, and excited to be a parent, again, Great answers, good knowledge. Format harder to read and easier to get distracted, I felt that it was a very practical book overall and would recommend to those who want to try parenting differently.
Life changing. I needed this for my development as a person especially as a mother, When I didn't understand what I was reading, I felt heaven help me understand, I'd probably suggest starting with her first two books: "Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control" volumesamp, She refers to them in this book, That said, I think I was able to glean what I needed to from this followup volume that answers questions she received from those trying to apply what they learned in volumesamp.
What I have learned has already worked like a charm with William made a HUGE difference, Dealing with my fears when working with energetic and independent Jonathan has been harder, But I finally understand that the only person I can work to control is myself, And I'm learning how to replace fear with love, Invaluable. Amazing. I'm a happier mommy already, and that has to count for something, Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, is the owner of the Beyond Consequences Institute, She is an internationally published author on the topics of raising children with difficult and severe behaviors, understanding the parents reactivity when challenged in the home, and working with challenging children in the classroom.
Forbes lectures, consults, and coaches parents throughout the U, S. and internationally with families in crisis working to create peaceful and loving families, She is passionate about supporting families and professionals by bridging the gap between academic research and when the rubber hits the road parenting.
Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, developmental delays, and adoption relate Heather T, Forbes, LCSW, is the owner of the Beyond Consequences Institute, She is an internationally published author on the topics of raising children with difficult and severe behaviors, understanding the parents reactivity when challenged in the home, and working with challenging children in
the classroom.
Forbes lectures, consults, and coaches parents throughout the U, S. and internationally with families in crisis working to create peaceful and loving families, She is passionate about supporting families and professionals by bridging the gap between academic research and "when the rubber hits the road" parenting.
Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, developmental delays, and adoption related issues comes from her direct mothering experience of her two internationally adopted children.
sitelink.