Book Description
Being a parent is never easy. And in today's complicated, hustle and bustle world, it can seem next to impossible. The Parenting Survival Kit doesn't offer theories--it provides real solutions to most common parenting issues, problems and concerns--including:

How can I tell if my child is active, overactive, or hyperactive?
Should I place my infant in child care now or wait until later?
What is the ideal approach for toilet training?
Is my child spending too much time in front of a computer and not enough time playing with friends?
How can I alleviate my child's stress about my divorce--and my own stress at the same time?
How do I confront my teenager about drug and alcohol abuse?
Is there a limit to the amount of privacy I should permit my kids?

This invaluable reference is perfect for handling your kids--and yourselves--with care.
Addresses parents' issues of stress, values, work, family conflicts, and parenting as partners
An A-to-Z compendium for easy reference
Includes extensive resource listings for books, videos and websites

About the Author
Aleta Koman, M.Ed., is a nationally celebrated child and family therapist who maintains a private practice in the Boston area. The on-air expert for family and parenting issues for CBS-TV in Boston, she has taught at the college level in the psychology and professional studies departments. Currently she is a parent educator for Families First and at Workplace Connections.

Edward Myers is the author of several books including When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults. Together, they authored How to Mend a Broken Heart: Letting Go and Moving On.

FROM THE PUBLISHER