Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy Child (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780786868773)

Parents often wonder--"Are we pushing our children too much, or too little?" What do kids really need to be successful and happy people? For parents, how they answer this question will determine how they will raise their children, what lessons their children will learn, what values they will adopt, and, ultimately, what kinds of adults they will become. Taylor, an experienced doctor of psychology, gives parents clear and balanced instruction on how to encourage children just enough to produce a happy, successful, satisfied achiever. Pushed properly, Taylor believes, children will grow into adults ready to tackle life's many challenges. Using his three-pillared approach, Taylor focuses on self-esteem, ownership, and emotional mastery, and maintains that rather than being a means of control, pushing should be both a source of motivation and a catalyst for growth which can instill important values in children's lives. He teaches parents how to temper their own expectations to suit their children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development, and identifies common red flags that indicate when a child is being pushed too hard -- or not enough. Whether a child's potential for achievement lies in academics, the arts, sports, or other areas, Dr. Taylor's insight and guidance will push parents, teachers, and coaches to nurture children into successful and happy adults.

Author: James Taylor
ISBN-10: 0786868775
ISBN-13: 9780786868773
Publisher: Hachette Books
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2002
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.45h x 6.45w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/18/2002 pg. 93
Booklist 03/15/2002 pg. 1198
Library Journal 04/01/2002 pg. 132