Aletha Solter, Ph.D. is a Swiss-American developmental psychologist, the author of 4 books for parents, and the founder of the Aware Parenting Institute. She has lectured in 13 countries and is recognized internationally as an expert on attachment, trauma, and non-punitive discipline. Her books, which have been translated into many languages, are: The Aware Baby, Helping Young Children Flourish, Tears and Tantrums, and Raising Drug-Free Kids .
Excerpts from the Introduction
We live in a drug-crazy world. If you are a parent worried about how to protect your child from drugs, you are not alone. Many parents are deeply concerned bout substance abuse in young people and don’t know what they can do to prevent it…
Even with the best of parenting, there is no guarantee that your child will never smoke a cigarette or try marijuana. If your child has experimented with drugs, don’t despair…
The 100 tips in this book will show you how to establish and maintain a close connection to your child at each stage of your child’s development. It is never too late to improve your relationship with your child. At the root of this approach is spending time with your child, using a nonpunitive approach to discipline, and accepting your child’s emotions. Another important aspect of drug resistance is learning about the various drugs, their effects, and their dangers…