Click here to return to book details Praise for Warning Signs A Guidebook for Parents — How to Read the Early Signals of Low Self-Esteem, Addiction, and Hidden Violence in Your Children by John Kelly with Brian J. Karem Boston Herald: It’s a problem parents can easily miss — or ignore. But low self-esteem in children can have devastating effects on families and society at large, according to the authors of the new book “Warning Signs — How to Read Early Signals of Low Self Esteem, Addiction and Hidden Violence in Your Children” (LifeLine Press, 2002) In their book, Kelly and Karem say low self-esteem is the root cause of the growing rate of addiction, violence, and depression in kids 8 to 18 years old….The book is intended to help parents and clinicians identify low self-esteem and self destructive behaviors in children and adolescents… Kelly and Karem say there is a way to stop violent behavior before it starts. The first step, of course, is diagnosing that your child has a problem. “Warning Signs is an important resource for parents and clinicians in identifying low self-esteem and self-destructive behaviors in children and adolescents. It is a provocative, well-informed, and easy-to-read guide. It clearly articulates how to interpret a child’s moods and behaviors, and how to recognize and address the underlying signs of addictive illness. Warning Signs also describes interventions that build self-worth, and it discusses how to seek appropriate treatment when necessary.” — Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Rutgers University “Warning Signs is an insightful, practical resource for all concerned parents. The emphasis on the family in developing a cohesive strategy for raising healthy children in these complex times will serve to empower parents in the struggle to ensure the well-being and protection of their children.” — James O’Connell, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Director of Addiction Treatment Services Renowned workshop leader of counselors, social workers and psychologists “Warning Signs provides parents relevant and timely insight into the importance of their role, in preventing substance abuse problems from developing in their child. It clearly identifies what are positive and potentially harmful behaviors by well-meaning parents and discusses how to develop a positive nurturing environment as well as effective guidelines to help their child develop high self-esteem.” — Dr. Edward Merski, Former Chief Psychologist Mt. Loretto Treatment Center for Children & Adolescents with Substance Abuse & Psychological Difficulties Twenty years Private Practice Department of Psychiatry at Monmouth Medical Center Click here to order from Amazon: Click here to return to book details