You love your child. But sometimes you just dont understand whats going on with them. Young children cant yet put their feelings into words. Instead, they show whats going on through their behavior, often in ways that are completely incomprehensible to adults. You want to do everything right, but sometimes you just dont know what your child needs or what theyre trying to tell you.
Your child has seemingly inexplicable tantrumsand nothing calms them down.
Your child doesnt listen to youeven though you ask nicely.
You dont know whether to comfort, set boundaries, or wait it out.
You feel like your child doesnt understand youand vice versa.
Child psychology expert Claudia Schwarzlmüller presents a simple but profoundly helpful method for dealing with such situationspredicated on your knowing when to lead your child and when, instead, to follow their lead. Identifying these momentsand responding accordinglyis the key to a balanced parenting style that minimizes outbursts and helps your childs development from infancy through age six.
Does My Child Need Me to Lead or to Follow? tracks the development of a fictionalized child named Alex from infancy through age six, guiding you through dozens of situations that will help you to instantly recognize what your child needs at that momentbecause youll understand the underlying needs in their behavior.
