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About the Author |
| Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and television and has been engaged in private practice since 1972.
Dr. Phelan received his doctorate from Loyola University in Chicago in 1970. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Psychological Association. The father of an ADD child, he has also served on the boards of directors for ADDA and CHADD, two national organizations for parents of children with ADD.
Dr. Phelan and his wife of 35 years raised two children and experienced first-hand many of the problems he now helps parents tackle. "My goal is to help parents avoid some of the turmoil we experienced, and which I hear about from other parents every day," comments Phelan. "With some basic understanding of what makes children and teenagers tick - and a ton of patience - parenthood can provide some of life's greatest satisfactions." |
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Summary
Children try to push their parents' buttons in order to get their way. They threaten to run away from home, refuse to speak or decline to eat dinner. "I Never Get ANYTHING!" focuses on testing and manipulation. It is a practical, humorous and down-to-earth guide that tells you what to expect from frustrated children, and exactly how to handle it - gently and firmly. You will learn how to prevent your kids from running your life, enjoy your time with them and contribute toward raising responsible adults.
Topics include how to:
- Recognize the six tactics kids use to get their way
- Think realistically about your own children's favorite ploys
- Understand the underlying emotional dynamics of testing
- Say "No" comfortably to your youngsters
- Know when to say "Yes!"
Reviews
...a favorite among our viewers, Dr. Phelan offers practical yet innovative advice that both teaches and reassures parents.
Neil Woulfe, Executive Producer, Chicago's FOX NEWS
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