Being understood by someone you love is one of the most
powerful feelings, at all ages. For a young child, it is the most
important of all experiences because it allows the child's mind and
sense of self to grow.
In the midst of the perennial concerns parents bring to Dr. Claudia
Gold, she shows the magical effect of seeing a problem from their
child's point of view. Most parenting books teach parents what to
do to solve behavior problems, but Dr. Gold shows parents "how to
be" with a child. Crises are defused when children feel truly heard
and validated; this is how they learn to understand, and,
eventually, control themselves.
Dr. Gold's insightful guide uses new research in developmental
psychology and vivid stories from her practice to show parents how
to keep a child in mind and deepen this central relationship in
their lives.