Alice Licata Ph.d.

It's Not Rocket Science: Down-to-earth Advice on Raising Stellar Kids Alice Licata Ph.d.

Unlike many parent books which focus on the child's behavior,emphasis here is on parental behavior. Few things are more important than raising our children to be well-adjusted,productive people. Now in an increasingly complex,media-overloaded,maze-like world, parents need to know the essentials of truly successful parenting more than ever. Based on her specialized training and professional practice in psychology as well as her hands-on experiences as a parent, Dr. Alice Licata presents her positive approach,unique in its simplicity,eschewing formulaic for a fresh, highly readable,and widely applicable strategy. Dr. Licata emphasizes a fundamental principle which can offer answers to nearly every parenting concern and challenge. With engaging chapters such as"Be a Pachyderm","It's Not You, It's Me",and"You Too Can be a Supermodel",this book is replete with practical examples and advice as well as touching anectodes--a must-read for all parents wanting to avoid the too common pitfalls of today's childrearing.