The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution: Gentle Ways to Make Good-bye Easy from Six Months to Six Years
Authors: Elizabeth Pantley
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Advance Praise for
The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution
“ In
The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution
, Elizabeth Pantley
teaches us the difference between love-based separation anxiety
and anxiety that stems from fear. She leaves us knowing that
most childhood experiences are healthy, natural stops on the path
of development. Through wisdom and many pointers, Elizabeth
Pantley will provide this generation with an easier and happier
journey through childhood—while also soothing the worry and
guilt most parents feel. I’m grateful for this resource and can’t
imagine raising another child without it.”
— Gavin de Becker, bestselling author of
The Gift of Fear
and
Protecting the Gift
“ Elizabeth Pantley has replaced the angst of separation anxiety with
solid practical tips and empathy for both child and parent. Her
magical solutions are remarkably easy to implement and result in
calm and happy separations for all.”
— Kathy Lynn, president,
Parenting Today
,
“
The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution
is the perfect read for
parents. Not only does Elizabeth Pantley examine and explain
separation anxiety, she also provides specifi c instructions and
solutions to help you and your child overcome these challenging
moments. Let her imaginative Magic Bracelet work its wonder with
your child.”
— Azmina Hansraj, teacher and editor,
“ Sound, practical advice from America’s expert on gentle,
thoughtful parenting. Elizabeth Pantley gives many solutions to the
rarely discussed problem of separation anxiety. There is something
in this book for every family, no matter your parenting style.”
— Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, author of
The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy
Companion
and About.com’s pregnancy guide,
“ As always, Elizabeth Pantley combines practical ideas and solutions
with a deep understanding of how the issue affects everyone in the
family. By helping parents to understand separation anxiety as a
normal stage of development, she sets a positive stage upon which
the scenes of maturity can be played out. Her gentle and reassuring
perspective empowers parents to trust their instincts and to nurture
their children without forcing independence before they are ready.”
— Nancy Massotto, Ph.D., executive director,
Holistic Moms Network,
the
no-cry separation
anxiety solution
Gentle Ways to Make Good-Bye Easy
from Six Months to Six Years
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