Parenting: A Field Guide

What does it take to raise healthy, happy, competent kids these days? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson presents an answer in her new book, Parenting: A Field Guide. This book is unique in that individual concepts are presented one per page, along with an exercise, informational bit, or statistic on the facing page. This means that information about a topic of concern can be located easily and read quickly. This format suits busy parents who do not have time or desire to read a 20-page chapter to find what they need right now. In addition the facing-page interactive component encourages parents to reflect on their own experience and apply this in their interactions with their own kids. Parenting: A Field Guide supports a mission of thoughtful and goal-oriented practice. Its message of calm, common-sense parenting is accessible to everyone. Dr. Anderson writes from over 30 years' experience as an educational psychologist, professor of early childhood education, parent development consultant, mother, and grandmother. Her humorous, down-to-earth writing style, interactive exercises, and short, easy-to-read chapters make this book both a handy reference and a supportive companion. Parenting: A Field Guide recognizes that raising children is a long-term process. Similar issues recur and parents can learn by both looking ahead to future stages and thinking back to past challenges. This book puts it all in perspective. Its wisdom applies to parents of kids of all ages. This book is great for parents from toddlers to teens.