Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction: As the World Squirms: It's not your grandmama's world, and it's not yours either. Times have greatly changed 13
1 "Out There" Issues: How you can respond practically to your child's fears about real-world problems 19
2 When Hurt Hits Home: Issues don't truly become personal until they are personal 45
3 The Three Basic Fears and Their Antidotes: Understand these and you can handle any difficult situation well 97
4 Why Grief Serves a Purpose: What your kid's behavior means and why he responds differently than you 107
5 Getting behind Your Child's Eyes: Discover how your child views herself and how you can better connect with her 121
6 What Parents Do Wrong and Right: What kind of parent are you? 129
7 Playing the Game of Life Smart: How to turn traumas into winning life moves 153
Ask Dr. Leman: Q&A: Straightforward answers to key questions parents ask about dealing with difficult, real-life issues and their hurting kids 165
Top 10 Principles for Handling Life's Hurts Well 265
Notes 267
About Dr. Kevin Leman 269
Resources Dr. Kevin Leman 271