Problem Child or Quirky Kid?

218 pages. Cover wornMany parents Wonder, Is my child normal? They may be concerned about their child 's behaviors, attitudes, feelings, or general development. They may worry if the ir child doesn't seem to be fitting in socially, isn't happy, isn't getting alon g with others, or seems overly anxious and fearful. This book gives parents the advice, reassurance, and practical knowledge they need to help their child and t hemselves. Drawing on their years as counselors and teachers, the authors consid er what's normal and what might not be normal. They cover common childhood probl ems and suggest remedies for parents to try at home. After describing behaviors that might be more rare and serious, they explain the world of mental health pro fessionals, then offer ideas for getting oneself and one's child ready to take a dvantage of professional help. The message throughout is clear: What's best is w hen our children are neither normal or abnormal, but simply able to live well.