Penguin PrProduct DescriptionTheres no such thing as a bad kid. Thats what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult out of control distracted or exhausted a child might seem theres a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind.
Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your childs emotions and behavior and a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research and working with children and parents by Dr. Shanker Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous systems way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress and as a result an explosion of emotional social learning?? behavior?? and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the ??hidden stre