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Talking Back to Ritalin by Peter R. Breggin, M.D.
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| Millions of children take the drug Ritalin for Attention-Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder. The drug's manufacturer, Novartis, claims that Ritalin is the "solution" to this widespread problem. But hidden behind the well-oiled public relations machine is a potentially devastating reality: children are being given a drug that can drastically impair their minds and brains. Learn the facts about this controversial drug.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe (Illustrator)
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| A step-by-step approach to improving relationships in your family. The "Reminder" pages, cartoon illustrations, and exercises will improve your ability as a parent to talk and problem-solve with your children.
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The Difficult Child by Stanley Turecki, M.D., Leslie Tonner (Contributor), Stanley K. Turecki
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| How to better understand your difficult youngster. Difficult or aggressive children need extra attention and limit-setting; it's just a fact of life. It's best, therefore, to select your disciplinary battles carefully and wisely. Helps you learn patience with the things you can't change.
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Before It's Too Late by Stanton Samenow
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| Offers excellent insights on why some kids lie, steal, or initiate violence. How to use "tough love" to prevent or combat a burgeoning antisocial mindset in a teenager or pre-teenager. Extremely clear, well-written.
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Endangered Minds : Why Our Children Don't Think by Jane M. Healy
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| "Sesame Street" cartoons and video games are not enough. Children need to learn abstract, creative, and critical thinking as well. If not, their minds and their brains suffer tremendously. Soundly researched and clearly presented in layman's terms-an excellent resource for parents and teachers.
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The Myth of the A.D.D. Child by Thomas Armstrong Ph.D.
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| This brave book states the truth: there is no "disease" of attention disorder. Stop making excuses for your child. Instead, help him find solutions to problems of poor concentration, inadequate organization, and low motivation. Dr. Armstrong offers 50 useful suggestions, to help you and your child get started.
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Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking by Jerry Wyckoff, Ph.D. and Barbara C. Unell
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| Good common sense and logic. Exactly what parents need to fight the nonsense coming from today's education and mental health establishments. Nicely written, easy to grasp, and convenient to use when dealing with demanding young children. One parent's reaction: "No longer was parenting a chore but a gift and a learning experience. I love this book!" Says another: "Finally, someone took the 'terrible' out of the two's."
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