Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children
JOHN SHARRY, GRAINNE HAMPSON, MARY FANNING, MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL, DUBLIN
Light of touch, inviting to the (surely busy and distracted) readers, and decorated with amusing cartoons that add ideas... A good gift for young parents facing the challenge of those vital years’. Books Ireland In 'Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children' you will find practical advice on how to deal with the very real difficulties of caring for young children. As well as offering helpful tips on how to stimulate a child intellectually in terms of improved concentration and language development, it also offers sound advice on handling behavioural problems like temper tantrums and co-operation issues. Emphasising an approach to parenthood that praises rather than chides 'Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children' is an accessible and indispensable guide for those dealing with young children.
Veritas Publications 2005 - www.veritas.ie - ISBN 978 1853909153 Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk
Positive Parenting: Bringing up responsible, well-behaved and happy children
JOHN SHARRY, MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL, DUBLIN
'Positive Parenting' aims to help parents raise emotionally secure, happy children who reach their full potential at home and at school. Targeted at parents of primary school age children, 'Positive Parenting' provides a step-by-step guide to solving behaviour and other childhood problems including sibling rivalry, homework hassles, serious tantrums, bullying, poor self-esteem and anxiety.
‘This book is excellent, and will inspire both parents who are in trouble and also families who are getting along fine but know there are areas they could improve.’ Sunday World
Veritas Publications 2001 - 124 pages - www.veritas.ie - ISBN 9781847300775 Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk
Bringing Up Responsible Teenagers
JOHN SHARRY, MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL AND BRIEF THERAPY GROUP, DUBLIN
This book describes a balanced approach to parenting, setting out a step-by-step guide that shows how you can stay supportively involved in your teenager's life while also being firm. It emphasises a positive approach that builds on your strengths as a parent, helping you not only to solve discipline problems and reduce conflict, but also to have a more satisfying and enjoyable relationship with your teenagers.
'One major strength of JohnSharry's approach is how he demonstrates how parents can reframe potential conflict situations as opportunities for closer involvement and richer family interactions. A very readable, common-sense user friendly booklet'. The Irish Psychologist
Veritas Publications 2001 - 59 pages - www.veritas.ie - ISBN 1 85390 557 7 Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk
When Parents Separate: Helping Your Child Cope
JOHN SHARRY, PETER REID AND EUGENE DONOHOE
'A guide for parents to help them and their children to cope better with separation and divorce'. Although children can suffer greatly during parental conflict, separation or divorce, there are positive things that parents can do that will reduce the negative impact and help your children cope. This booklet is based on research into what makes a difference during a separation and offers practical advice on how you can help yourself and your children.
Veritas Publications 2001 - 57 pages - www.veritas.ie - ISBN 1 85390 533 X Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk
Parent Power: Bringing Up Responsible Children and Teenagers
JOHN SHARRY, MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL AND BRIEF THERAPY GROUP, DUBLIN
Parent Power is the new Wiley Edition of the two previous books by John Sharry on bringing up responsible children and teenagers. This expanded edition includes new chapters and extra material. Parent Power shows how it is possible to enjoy a warm and loving relationship with your children whilst teaching them to be responsible. Focusing on the interaction between parents and child it assists parents in finding alternative and satisfying ways to relate to their children and teenagers in a positive way.
'An excellent book for parents. Easy to read, clear practical strategies.' Alan Delahunty
'An indispensible guide'. The Irish Times
'A good guide for this tricky stage'. The Sun
Wiley Publications - www.wiley.co.uk - ISBN 0 470 85023 Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk
Coping with Depression in Young People: A Guide for Parents
CAROL FITZPATRICK, JOHN SHARRY, MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL, DUBLIN
Depression in young people is a difficult problem to deal with. Parents often feel at a loss as to how to help and fear greatly
what might happen. This book is written in response to parents' requests for reading material to help them understand their young person who is suffering from depression, to show them what they can do to help, and to enable them and all the family survive and come through what can be a very difficult situation. The book deals with the special concerns parents often have, including concerns about self-harm, alcohol and drug overuse and suicide, explaining when and how to get professional help and the treatment approaches used.
'Clearly and authoritatively written by two experts in the area, clinician's who work with depressed children and adolescents should routinely recommend that parents read this excellent book'. Professor Alan Carr, University College Dublin
'...a guide for parents, a book long overdue and one which will be of enormous help.' www.familyonwards.com
'The strength of the book lies in it accessible style and numerous practical suggestions.' Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Wiley Publications 2004 - 158 pages - www.wiley.co.uk - ISBN-13: 978-0470857557 Purchase at www.amazon.co.uk