About this item
Highlights
- Every child can develop into a happy, well-adjusted adult.
- Author(s): Don Fontenelle
- 424 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Parenting
Description
Book Synopsis
Every child can develop into a happy, well-adjusted adult. Nationally recognized clinical psychologist Don Fontenelle provides a guide to improving behavior in children, providing tools to counteract the most frequently occurring emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems. Dr. Don Fontenelle is a clinical and school psychologist who has spent most of his career treating children, parents, and teachers.
From the Back Cover
"This excellent book can truly help its readers become better parents."
-Patrick Dowling, M.D., child psychiatrist
How to Be a Good Parent provides everything parents of children and adolescents need to know to deal effectively with the most commonly encountered behavioral issues. This book helps parents understand the causes and consequences of their child's actions and teaches them how to guide their children through development. By following Don Fontenelle's steps, parents can remain in control and reduce the confusion, uncertainty, anger, and frustrations of growing up.
Don Fontenelle received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University. In private practice in Metairie, Louisiana, Fontenelle has spent most of his career helping children and their parents. His workshops for teachers and parents on child/adolescent behavior are widely praised for the positive results experienced by participants. Fontenelle has authored thirteen books on the subject, some of which have been translated into French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, and Arabic.