KEYS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING FOR THE EARLY YEARS
Simple Tools to Help Parents and Children Feel Calm , Secure and Confident
“This book provides a practical hands on approach to parenting and behavioral modification for today’s generation parents. In its presentation and content, it is both parent friendly—providing concise, real world examples, and readily applicable tips, and child friendly by providing behavioral modification advice that is supportive, and educational while maintaining the child’s self esteem.”
ERIC PATRUSKY, D.O., FAAP
PRIVATE PEDIATRICIAN, SARASOTA, FL
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
“Every parent seeks support as they travel the journey of child rearing, as if challenges are unique to them. Ms. Martin provides that support by helping us know that while we can expect those bumps in the journey, through the wisdom and patience of others, that journey can become smoother. A must read for parents.”
EVANS TSOULES, EDD
CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“This book is a “must have” for anyone with young children in their lives. Drawing on her extensive experiences with young children and knowledge of child development, Christine Martin provides the reader with thoughtful dialogue on child rearing issues, and practical suggestions on how to raise children with appreciation , respect and confidence.”
PATRICIA WHITE
EARLY CHILDHOOD PRINCIPAL
ASHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Parenting a young child can be an amazing and rewarding experience. But, let's face it...it can also be stressful, exhausting, difficult, and just plain confusing! In the midst of work, home responsibilities, and constantly being 'on the go, ' parents of young children often find it hard to be consistent and effective. Many just feel burnt out. But there is hope...and there are amazingly simple tools families with young children can use to feel calm, secure, and confident. Early childhood expert Christine Kyriakakos Martin has worked with parents of young children for over 40 years. As the owner of a preschool and an education consultant, Christine has assisted countless parents in understanding the complex and significant facets of a young child's development in an approachable and straightforward way. She's helped parents go from feeling over-scheduled and overwhelmed to empowered and excited about seeing their young children grow and develop.
