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a proven plan for depression-proofing young children--for life

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An edition of Raising an optimistic child (2006)

Raising an optimistic child

a proven plan for depression-proofing young children--for life

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Recent media attention has raised awareness of childhood depression, which can occur even as early as infancy, and the dangers of antidepressants for kids Based on the authors' university-sponsored Uplift Program, showing how to forge relationships that alleviate depression Bob Murray and Alicia Fortinberry have taught their method at universities and medical centers including Duke,Tufts, and the University of South Florida According to the National Institutes of Health, 2.5 percent of American children suffer from clinical depression

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McGraw-Hill
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English

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2006, McGraw-Hill
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Table of Contents

Introduction
The key to parenting an optimistic child
The neural circuitry of happiness
The real causes of childhood (and later) depression
Step 1: don't let your inner saboteur affect your family
Step 2: determine a healthy balance between work and family
Step 3: build a nexus of supportive relationships around yourself and your child
Step 4: set up a clear process for family decision-making
Step 5: establish rules, roles, and rituals
Step 6: create a family culture of appropriate praise
Step 7: develop and nurture shared values and beliefs
Preventing the consequences of parental depression
More optimistic parenting skills
Overcoming attention deficit disorders without drugs
Depression-proofing the body
Managing difficult transitions
Tips for blended families and single parents
Monitoring outside influences
Conclusion.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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New York
Genre
Popular works.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
618.92/89
Library of Congress
HQ772 .M88 2006, HQ772.M88 2006

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL3414084M
Internet Archive
raisingoptimisti00murr
ISBN 10
0071459480
LCCN
2005030235
OCLC/WorldCat
62118357
Library Thing
2340401
Amazon ID (ASIN)
Goodreads
7490

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