Parenting: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach - by Cathy Scorsese (Hardcover)

About the Book

Parenting is the process of raising and nurturing children to develop into healthy, responsible adults. It comprises meeting their physical needs like food and safety, as well as nurturing emotional, social and intellectual growth. Key aspects include love, support, guidance, and discipline, crucial for shaping values and behaviors. Effective parenting makes use of strategies such as positive reinforcement, clear boundaries and consistent rules. Communication plays a vital role in building trust and understanding between parents and children. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, parents shape children's behavior by integrating cognitive strategies and behavioral techniques. This method focuses on how parental thoughts influence actions and interactions. It emphasizes teaching problem-solving, reinforcing positive behaviors and setting clear expectations. By fostering emotional regulation and resilience, this approach aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive and develop essential life skills. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to parenting. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of parenting using a cognitive-behavioral approach. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Book Synopsis

Parenting is the process of raising and nurturing children to develop into healthy, responsible adults. It comprises meeting their physical needs like food and safety, as well as nurturing emotional, social and intellectual growth. Key aspects include love, support, guidance, and discipline, crucial for shaping values and behaviors. Effective parenting makes use of strategies such as positive reinforcement, clear boundaries and consistent rules. Communication plays a vital role in building trust and understanding between parents and children. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, parents shape children's behavior by integrating cognitive strategies and behavioral techniques. This method focuses on how parental thoughts influence actions and interactions. It emphasizes teaching problem-solving, reinforcing positive behaviors and setting clear expectations. By fostering emotional regulation and resilience, this approach aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive and develop essential life skills. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to parenting. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of parenting using a cognitive-behavioral approach. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.