PracticePlanners® Series Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1
Abusive Parenting 12
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 21
Attention-Seeking Behavior 31
Blended Family 41
Bonding/Attachment Issues 50
Career Preparation 59
Character Development 68
Children with Physical Challenges 78
Conduct Disorder/Delinquent Behavior 88
Dependent Children/Overprotective Parent 98
Depression 108
Divorce/Separation 117
Eating Disorder 125
Gifted/Talented 134
Grand parenting Strategies 144
Grief/Loss 153
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 162
Peer Relationships/Influences 170
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 179
Poverty-Related Issues 187
Prenatal Parenting Preparation 195
School Adjustment Difficulties 204
Sexual Responsibility 213
Sibling Rivalry 223
Single Parenting 232
Spousal Role and Relationship Conflict 240
Strategies for Preschoolers (Age Birth to Six) 249
Strategies for Children (Age 7 to 12) 259
Strategies for Teenagers (Age 13 to 18) 269
Substance Abuse 280
Suicide Prevention 289
Appendix A: Bibliotherapy References 297
Appendix B: Recovery Model Objectives and Interventions 309