Happy Parenting: Happy Kids

About the Book

This book is a how-to book for parents. It describes good communication and compares it to not-so-good language to use with children. In this way, parents can clearly see and learn good communication and skills that work. It is a step-by-step manual that gives helpful hints about many topics.

About the Author

Dr. Atwood is a nationally recognized Social Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is also the President and CEO of Marriage and Family Therapists of New York, with offices in Rockville Centre, Williston Park, Sag Harbor and New York City. This organization provides counseling and psychological services to individuals, couples and families. Dr. Atwood is a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology. She has published twenty books and over 100 journal articles. Dr. Atwood has made many TV appearances and Radio and Newspaper interviews. “My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment with which individuals, couples and families can explore their issues and challenges. My approach to therapy is brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people is seeing their lives in more healthy ways as they overcome the challenges in their lives. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth. Amandeep Geena Garha has an M.S. in marriage and family therapy. She has additional experience in critical care and hospital administration. Geena strongly believes in helping clients develop healthy relationships, a work-life balance, including leisure and fun. She does this in her work at New York Marriage and Family Therapists with Dr. Atwood, where she assists families in structuring their lives to maximize wellness and confidence.