child rearing

A guide to caring for African-American children from birth through age five that discusses how parents can cope with the issues African-American children have to deal with, how parents can find the proper pediatrician, how to discipline a child, and other related topics.

In describing her son's experiences, the author examines the plight of black parents who fear that the violence and crime of American society will endanger the lives of their children.

Presents guidance and exercises for parents of "spirited" children on such topics as dealing with tantrums and power struggles, helping a child focus and adapt to change, and recognizing cues when trouble is brewing.

Provides guidance for raising male children, covering male biology, what boys need from their mothers and fathers, the importance of a "tribe," the passage into manhood, and how to teach boys about discipline, values, morality, spirituality, sex, and love.

Offers parents information and resources to help them raise their daughters to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted women, with tips for handling challenges from birth to adolescence.

The author, who wrote "My Posse Don't Do Homework" (which became the film "Dangerous Minds"), discusses how parents can help their children avoid problems at school by meeting teachers, monitoring homework, charting a child's progress, and understanding learning styles.

Explains how to interpret the sounds, movements, and expressions of infants to determine what they are trying to express.