About the productDetails| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Publisher | Touchstone |
| Isbn/Issn | 9780743243346 |
| Author | Mark L. Brenner |
| Cover Type | Soft Cover |
| Language | English |
DescriptionAbout our used conditions ratings:·Like New: An apparently unread copy in excellent condition. The dust cover is intact, and the pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.·Very Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. May have writing on the inside cover but pages are unmarred.·Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages and covers are intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. When should my child stop using a pacifier?How can I stop my child from sucking his thumb?When is a child too old to carry a teddy bear?Young children seem to form unshakable attachments to various objects -- blankets, stuffed animals, toys, television, even computers -- leaving parents to wonder: are these habits healthy? Which should be broken and how?Now, Mark L. Brenner, a family counselor and child therapist for more than twenty years, provides the answers to these questions. After readingPacifiers, Blankets, Bottles, and Thumbs,parents will understand the critical role certain items -- called transitional objects -- play in the social development of a child. Parents will learn:What the different kinds of transitional objects children use are What benefits are linked to healthy transitional objects What side effects occur when an attachment is prematurely eliminated How to recognize when an attachment has become obsessive How to help a child feel and act "bigger" When sleeping in the parents' bed is not healthy What to do when an older child regresses to early habitsThis comprehensive guide will provide critical insight into a child's evolution from toddler to self-sufficient individual and will help children naturally make the transition beyond the objects they attach to. 0.5 pounds