Raising Mentally Strong Kids

Parenting is about to get easier--and a whole lot more effective….

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay have teamed up to reveal what’s missing from most parenting books. It’s the fact that you need to address both the brain and the mind of your child (and yourself) in order to effectively raise good and strong humans.

In this groundbreaking book where neuroscience meets love and logic, parents are given practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being: Responsible, confident, kind, and resilient Better prepared to make good decisions More focused and motivated Better able to have healthy relationships, and more…. Let Dr. Amen and Dr. Fay help you learn how to be the parent you've always dreamed you could be―and raise great kids who are on their way to reaching their full potential, including their best possible mental health.

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword
3. Introduction
4. Part 1: Practical Neuropsychology for Parenting Success
5. Chapter 1: Healthy Brains
6. Chapter 2: Mentally Strong Kids Live by Clearly Defined Goals
7. Chapter 3: Is Your Parenting Style Breeding Mental Strength or Weakness?
8. Chapter 4: Nothing Works without Relationship
9. Chapter 5: Limits and Rules Build Mental Fortitude
10. Chapter 6: Loving Discipline Leads to Mental Strength
11. Chapter 7: Mental Hygiene Is Critical for Parents and Kids
12. Chapter 8: Raising Strong and Capable Kids
13. Chapter 9: Helping Kids Develop and Maintain Healthy Bodies for Stronger Minds
14. Chapter 10: When Parents Have Different Styles
15. Chapter 11: Reaching the Underachieving Child
16. Chapter 12: Technology Misues and Addiction
17. Chapter 13: When Nothing Seems to Be Working
18. Part 2: Tips and Tools for Turning Common Challenges Into Strenght of Character
19. Chapter 14: Common Challenges: Making Potty Training a Positive Experience
20. Chapter 15: Common Challenges: Sibling Rivalry
21. Chapter 16: Common Challenges: When Your Child Is Teases or Bullied
22. Chapter 17: Common Challenges: Keeping Sports, Healthy and Fun
23. Chapter 18: Common Challenges: Friends and Peer Preasure
24. Chapter 19: Common Challenges: When Your Kids Wants to Begin Dating
25. Chapter 20: Common Challenges: Keeping Your Parenting Healthy When You Divorce
26. Chapter 21: Common Challenges: Your Role as a Stepparent
27. Chapter 22: Adult Children and Adults Who Act like Children
28. Chapter 23: 130 Best Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Grow Up to Be Mentally Strong
29. Chapter 24: 20 Things the Parents of Mentally Strong Kids Never Do
30. Closing Credits