Smart Love Solutions in Early Childhood: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

Ever wish that children came with a handbook? It does now. Martha Heineman Pieper, Ph.D. and William Pieper, M.D. are authors, psychotherapists, consultants to mental health professionals, parents, and grandparents. Their extensive work with children, both professionally and personally, led them to develop Smart Love, a groundbreaking understanding of child development which led to uniquely effective parenting strategies. Smart Love redefines for moms, dads, teachers and caregivers of children at any age, what it means to be a better parent and guide for children. Smart Love is the basis for Smart Love Family Services, which provides mental health counseling for children and families. In addition, along with the launch of the Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool and Toddler Explorations Program, Smart Love Family Services proudly presents Smart Love Solutions in Early Childhood: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers. For many years, the Piepers wrote a monthly column titled Smart Love for Chicago Parent magazine and served as experts for babycenter.com. Parents turned to the Piepers with their most pressing parenting questions. Enclosed is a compilation of all the answers they have provided to guide parents, teachers and caregivers through the early years.