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by Richard Selznick Phd (Author)
When parents struggle with a child who is challenging, oppositional, reactive, and demanding, they often feel at a loss as to how to manage and where to turn for guidance. Offering the same support and honest advice he gives parents in his practice, Dr. Selznick uses plain, down-to-earth language to give parents practical tools and clear methods for dealing with the everyday struggles that come with parenting challenging kids. His warm and inviting demeanor shines through in his writing as he shares a wealth of knowledge and years of experience working with children and families of all backgrounds. Reading this book is like sitting down for a cup of coffee with a friend who's been there and wants to help. Dr. Selznick has a way of teaching without criticizing, and giving parents hope without sugar-coating the issues.
Author Biography
Dr. Richard Selznick is a psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, assistant professor of pediatrics, school consultant, Wilson Certified Dyslexia instructor, and Certified Dyslexia Advocate. As the Director of the Cooper Learning Center, a division of the Department of Psychiatry at Cooper University Healthcare, he oversees a program that assesses and treats a broad range of learning and school-based behavioral problems in children.
Dr. Selznick has presented to parents and educators internationally, as far as Dubai and Abu Dhabi and throughout the United States. A down-to-earth speaker who presents complex issues in non-jargon terms, he has a particular passion for helping parents understand dyslexia and related reading disorders. He facilitates parenting groups and is called upon by local community groups to offer his understanding of parenting and raising children in the 21st century. Beyond the Power Struggle: A Guide for Parents of Challenging Kids is his sixth book.
