Navigating Childhood Stress: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

As a parent, it’s natural to expect your child to encounter physical scrapes and bruises as they grow up. However, emotional distress is also an inevitable part of childhood development, from the frustration of toddlerhood to the uncertainty of young adulthood.

The sources of this distress can stem from various aspects of growing up, including toilet training, sibling relationships, separation and divorce, social media, and screen time, among others. To help parents navigate these challenges, a team of renowned clinical psychologists has compiled the second edition of The Parents’ Guide to Psychological First Aid.

A Go-To Reference for Parents

This comprehensive guide offers clear, practical, and non-judgmental advice on helping your child cope with the everyday stresses of growing up. With topics ranging from healthy eating and learning differences to hate crimes, violence, and substance abuse, this book is an invaluable resource for both new and seasoned parents.

Practical Tips and Additional Resources

Each chapter provides actionable tips and suggestions for additional resources, ensuring that parents have the support they need to help their child thrive. From managing sadness and depression to promoting healthy relationships and self-esteem, this book covers it all.

With The Parents’ Guide to Psychological First Aid, you’ll find yourself returning to its wisdom again and again as your child grows and faces new challenges. By applying the expert advice and guidance within, you can help your child develop the resilience and coping skills they need to navigate the ups and downs of childhood and beyond.

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
ISBN: 9780197678794, 9780197678800
Publication Date: April 4, 2024