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with clear, direct writing and an honest, friendly voice,this wonderfully practical guide shows how the very tools used to maintain serenity and sobriety are the same ones we need to use as parents if our children are to grow into confident, capable adults. alex packer teaches parents to accept their children by accepting themselves; encourage honest, healthy communication; base discipline on making amends; nurture family togetherness; and teach the true meaning of trust and love. using moving, true-to-life examples and solid, keep-it-simple advice, parenting one day at a time covers every facet of family relationships. though principally aimed at parents in revoery, this caring, comprehensive work can show any parent how to prepare his or her child for tomorrow by focusing on the challenges and opportunities of today.
About the Author
Alex J. Packer, Ph.D., an educator and developmental psychologist, is president and CEO of FCD Educational Services, Inc. Founded in 1976, FCD is a Boston-based nonprofit organization that provides on-site alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education for schools in the United States and abroad.Dr. Packer is the author of numerous award-winning books for parents and teenagers including the best-selling How Rude! The Teenagers Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior and Not Grossing People Out' Bring Up Parents: The Teenagers Handbook' 365 Ways to Love Your Child' Parenting One Day at a Time' and The Nurturing Parent: How to Raise Creative, Loving, Responsible Children. His articles have appeared in McCalls, Child, U.S. News and World Report, and The Harvard Graduate School of Education Bulletin.For eight years, Dr. Packer was headmaster of Parkmont School in Washington, D.C., an innovative alternative school for children ages 11-15. More recently, he served as director of education for the
Parenting One Day at a Time: Using the Tools of Rcovery to Become Better Parents and Raise Better Kids,Alex J. Packer,Hazelden,1568383231,Child Care/Parenting,Children of alcoholics,Children of drug addicts,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Family relationships,Parenting - General,Recovering addicts,Recovering alcoholics,Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism,Child care & upbringing,Self-Help / Substance Abuse
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