How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents
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Book Overview
Nearly every child will be offered drugs or alcohol before graduating high school. The good news is that a child who gets to age twenty-one without smoking, using illegal drugs, or abusing alcohol is virtually certain never to do so...and kids who learn about drugs from their parents are much likelier to resist these temptations. Based on nearly two decades of research at The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents offers advice and information on how to prepare your child for the crucial decision-making moments and on many of the most daunting parenting topics, including: - When and how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol - How to respond when your kid asks, "Did you do drugs?" - How to know when your child is most at risk - How to prepare your teen for the freedoms and perils of college
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:143915631X
ISBN13:9781439156315
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
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Great stuff!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Gave this to my daughter for a gift because of her six year old son. Don't want to take any chances..........
How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I'm going to recommend this book to all my patients. It's a must read for every parent. Not only is it engaging and easy to read but it is truly a "how to" - chocked full of useful tips and examples that you can implement with your own kids. Lisa Haddad, M.D., M.S.
A must have book for all parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Raising children in today's world is a real challenge- kids are exposed to temptations we never had to worry about, and our parents never talked to us about. As a result, it's hard for parents of our generation to know exactly what we can do to help our children deal with the dangers they face, like binge drinking and prescription drug abuse. This book gives parents the confidence to know exactly what to say and what steps to take to help their children make smart choices; I'm going to recommend it to every parent I know!
Essential Guide for Every Parent, Aunt and Uncle
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Finally, a REAL "how to" book taking on some of the tough parenting issues. This book should be handed out by pediatricians to patients and should be a must read for all parents, aunts and uncles. Califano gets it right. The best prevention starts at home. Anyone who worries about what to say when a child starts to ask about drugs and alcohol will find this book to be invaluable. Califano's tips and techniques on how to talk to our children are simple and easy to follow. Nowadays it's easy to be cynical and think "it's just another parenting book", but this book goes beyond the basics and is a great tool for parents and relatives who, like me, worry about their children being exposed to drugs.
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