Lawrence E. Shapiro Bücher

There is a secret language that all children speak. It is a language beyond words. It is revealed in your child's body movements and facial expressions, in their voice, in their art, in their play, even in their stories and dreams. It is a language that reveals their deepest fears and conflicts. It is a language quite familiar to professional therapists, but as a parent, you hardly know that it exists. In HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CHILDREN, Dr Lawrence E. Shapiro provides the keys that will open the door to a whole new way for you to relate to your children. This secret language is too important in the understanding of children to be the exclusive province of mental health professionals: it should be a tool that you can use to enrich your relationship with your child. Learn how to: * Interpret your infant's cries * Observe and interpret your child's body language * Use art activities to reassure your child in times of trouble or conflict * Learn how to play on your child's terms * Enhance your child's ability to exercise self-control and co-operate * Boost your child's social skills In this innovative book, grounded in the science of parenting, Dr Shapiro teaches you the crucial and practical tools you need to understand - and speak - the secret language of your child.

Most parents recognize the need for prevention regarding their children's physical health and safety, yet many overlook the importance of emotional and behavioral prevention. Dr. Lawrence E. Shapiro emphasizes that parents often wait for symptoms to arise before taking action. However, many issues can be addressed proactively if parents know what to look for. Preventing emotional problems is far easier than treating them once they disrupt a child's life. Dr. Shapiro offers imaginative and effective strategies for navigating critical moments in a child's emotional development, from infancy through adolescence. He guides parents in identifying risks for issues like depression, underachievement, shyness, eating disorders, and ADHD, while providing actionable advice. Some suggestions may seem like common sense—such as instilling healthy eating habits early to prevent future disorders—while others may be surprising, like not coddling fearful babies or avoiding excessive praise for toddlers. Engaging in a teenager's education, even when they seem distant, is also crucial. This resource is filled with practical examples and advice, equipping parents with the skills to help their children build resilience against the challenges of today. By providing "an ounce of prevention" daily, parents can significantly enhance their child's happiness and well-being.

Podněty k tomu, jak ovlivnit jednání dětí změnou jejich myšlení, jak je podpořit v navazování nových vztahů, motivovat je k dobrým výkonům, podporovat jejich vytrvalost apod. V poslední době se ukazuje, že pro úspěšné zařazení do života je emoční inteligence (EQ) důležitější než inteligence kognitivní (IQ). Emoční inteligence se týká schopnosti ovládat vlastní emoce, ale také empatie a sociálních dovedností. Rozvoj emoční inteligence dítěte by proto měl být nedílnou součástí výchovy na každém vývojovém stupni.

Jak mohou děti s ADHD dostat své impulzivní chování pod kontrolu? Odpověď nabízí kniha plná aktivit, které rozvíjejí sebedůvěru, sociální dovednosti a sebekontrolu. Autor shromáždil 44 jednoduchých aktivit, které mají podobu desetiminutovek a dají se provádět bez větší přípravy. Co se děti při hrách naučí? Budou z nich dobří kamarádi, kteří naslouchají ostatním, školu budou zvládat s větší lehkostí, rozpoznají své speciální dovednosti a podpoří tak svou sebeúctu, a naučí se své chování lépe plánovat a chovat se zodpovědně. Aktivity jsou určeny dětem od 8 do 12 let.