Dr. Charles E. Schaeferis a psychologist considered to be the ""Father ofPlay Therapy."" He has appeared onThe Oprah Winfrey Show,The Today Show,andGood Morning America, and is the author of more than 60 books. He is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Psychological Services and the Crying Baby Clinic atFairleigh Dickinson Universityin New Jersey. Child Magazinenamed Schaefer's bookRaising Baby Right as its Book of the Year. Dr. Howard L. Millman has over 40 years of experience as a family psychologist treating adults, adolescents, and children for anxiety and depression. He has written seven books about scientifically-based treatments for specific psychological and behavioral issues, pioneering effective strategies for attention deficit disorders. He is also the creator of the Pain to Joy approach, helping psychological and physical pain, or tension transform into healthy, joyful living.
“Excellent book . . . clear, effective, and practical. I think readers will benefit greatly from exposure to the kind of knowledge and sensitive guidance it offers.”—Dr. Joan Fassler, Yale University “This attractive and comprehensive book covers most of the common problems which concern parents. Its encyclopedic nature and the specific, practical advice it gives will make it helpful to many.”—Dr. Louise Bates Ames, Gesell Institute of Human Development “A winner. . . . Without preaching, the volume emphasizes old-fashioned virtues of the intact family and living by principles of mutual respect and cooperation. At the same time, the authors recognize reality: many families split up; most kids will try drugs or alcohol; most teenagers will become sexually involved; stealing, lying, and cheating are in the world to stay. Schaefer and Millman do not throw up their hands in horror; they provide sensible approaches to difficult problems. Parents and, though them, children can benefit greatly from this work and will owe a debt of gratitude to the authors. Drs. Schaefer and Millman know an impressive amount about their subject and serve it up well. If you're a parent, or if you counsel parents, buy this book.”—Richard W. Hudgens, M.D., American Journal of Psychiatry