Are you the busy parent of an anxious child or teen? “Do you wonder why your child or teen seems on edge, unduly nervous, or restless at times―maybe all the time? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried? Are you so busy that sometimes you dismiss these thoughts but later reconsider them? You may be noticing that you have an anxious child or teen.” (excerpt from Introduction).
Do you know the signs of generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessional compulsive behavior or separation anxiety? In this book, vignettes of this wide range of anxiety states in children and teens are discussed along with how to help these kids master their anxiety the Parental Intelligence Way. Parenting tips are elaborated in this quick read that offers powerful solutions. The audio is read by actor, Rich Hollman, son of the author, who was raised The Parental Intelligence Way.

The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children and Teens: The Parental Intelligence Way (Volume 2)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hollman, Laurie

Mental Health

Familius

Do you have an angry child? “Do you wonder why your child or teen seems on edge, unduly angry, and restless at times―or maybe all the time? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried? Are you so busy that sometimes you dismiss these thoughts but later reconsider them? You may be noticing you have a frequently angry child or teen.” (excerpt from Introduction)
In this book, healthy expressions of anger are discussed, as well as, when kids repeatedly say “No,” experience temper tantrums, and have angry reactions in interpersonal situations. The book illustrates how parents help children and teens master these feelings the Parental Intelligence Way.
The five steps to Parental Intelligence are explained with multiple examples of how busy parents use them to help angry kids solve problems. Parenting tips are elaborated in this quick read that offers powerful solutions for both ordinary and complex angry interactions. The audio is read by actor, Rich Hollman, son of the author, who was raised The Parental Intelligence Way.

The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Anger in Children and Teens: The Parental Intelligence Way (Busy Parent Guides: Quick Reads for Powerful Solutions) (Volume 1)

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

How does technology impact kids’ mental health and physical well-being? How do screens affect babies? How can I protect my children from cyberbullying? What are the positive effects of technology? How can we bridge the technology generation gap?
With aggregate case studies and the latest research, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, answers these questions and many more in this contemporary, up-to-date mini book for parents learning to manage technology with their children and teens.
Parents who follow the 5 steps of The Parental Intelligence Way become meaning-makers deeply interested in what goes on in their children’s minds and how their brains work as they use technology. In this helpful guide, parents will come to understand new research findings that are both exciting and overwhelming. As these findings become more complete in the decades to come, utilizing Parental Intelligence will help parents continue to discover their children’s capabilities as they learn the meaning behind their kids’ technological behaviors and conflicts.
The audiobook is narrated by actor Rich Hollman, son of the author, who was raised The Parental Intelligence Way.

The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Technology with Children and Teens: The Parental Intelligence Way

Diseases & Physical Ailments

What’s the difference between narcissism and normal love? In the current political and social climate, narcissistic tendencies are coming under more scrutiny, but there are so many nuances to navigate, and many women don't know how to identify or respond to narcissists when they meet them, especially if they happen to be in their own home. In Are You Living with a Narcissist?, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, helps you identify the narcissists in your life and recognize the effect they have on your family and happiness―and what to do about it. This groundbreaking, thoroughly researched guide explores:
<ul>
<li>the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder;</li>
<li>the spectrum of healthy to pathological narcissism;</li>
<li>how to raise a child so that he does not become a narcissist;</li>
<li>how spouses of narcissists can live happy, healthy lives;</li>
<li>the relationship between male narcissism and violence;</li>
<li>the impact of culture on narcissism;</li>
<li>and more!</li>
</ul>

Are You Living with a Narcissist?: How Narcissistic Men Impact Your Happiness, How to Identify Them, and How to Avoid Raising One

Do you wonder why your child or teen seems drained, overtired, moody, anxious, and depressed? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried about the amount of sleep they get?
Exhaustion is a symptom of varied problems with a wide range of meanings. In this quick read for busy parents, you will meet many exhausted children and teens, from a two-year-old taking excessive naps to avoid feelings of loss to a sixteen-year-old super athlete with ambitious career goals.
Psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, provides insight and guidance to help your exhausted child. This mini book includes:
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<li>Recommendations for adequate sleep.</li>
<li>An exploration of special problems, such as kids of parents with marital problems or dual working parents; an emphasis on being the smartest kids globally; burn out, depression, and anxiety; insufficient free play time; and the effects of screen time.</li>
<li>Research about the effects of exhaustion on memory, school performance, mood regulation, pain sensitivity, and the immune function, and more!</li>
</ul>
Using the 5 steps of The Parental Intelligence Way, you can learn how to identify and alleviate the various reasons your kids are exhausted and what you can do about it!
The audiobook is narrated by actor Rich Hollman, son of the author, who was raised The Parental Intelligence Way.

The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Exhaustion in Children and Teens: The Parental Intelligence Way

<div>Babies are amazing! From the moment they open their eyes, they are learning and developing at an astonishing rate. Parents naturally want to engage with infants as they learn and grow, but what if we could optimise the way we play with babies? Backed by the latest research and years of observation, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman distills the experts' findings for new parents, giving them a guide to the first year of a baby's life and the type of play that aligns with the developmental milestones that occur in each month. While aiding natural development is a big plus, the real payoff for parents comes from the baby's reaction: when we play on the baby's level, we engage and connect more deeply - and we have more fun!</div>

Playing with Baby: Researched-Based Play to Bond with Your Baby from Birth to Year One

Family Relationships

In Unlocking Parental Intelligence, long-experienced psychoanalyst, Laurie Hollman, PhD, encourages parents to find the significance behind their child’s behaviors by becoming “meaning-makers.” Parental Intelligence is explained through compelling and empathic story-telling that answers parents’ questions: “Why do children do what they do? “ “What’s on their minds?” “How can parents know their child’s inner world?"
Through a clear five-step approach, parents discover the power and wisdom of a new parenting mindset that helps them learn what their kids think, want, intend and feel. They see actions as communications. They are rewarded with open parent-child dialogue about the underlying problems hidden beneath the behaviors. As they problem solve, parents discover misbehaviors are not only meaningful, but a catalyst to change.
Parents and professionals alike will find a new parenting approach from this invaluable book that will reshape families’ lives and guide them through all stages of typical and atypical child development. This accessible read enlightens, uplifts, and relieves while cultivating critical thinking on the part of parents and children as they wrestle with the common, and sometimes desperate vexations of family life.

Unlocking Parental Intelligence: Finding Meaning in Your Child's Behavior

Psychology & Counseling

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