"Divorce, single parenting, substance abuse, careers, and the search for personal satisfaction and achievement all have a profound effect on modern parenting." Health expert Debi Davis and Marriage and Family Counselor Dr. Ellen Sherman have combined their knowledge and experience to deliver a comprehensive manual for child-rearing in the 21st century. Davis & Sherman take a fresh look at: *Family Planning and Playtime *"Mirroring" and Building Self-esteem *School *Selection and Education *Gang Participation *Overcoming the Temptation To Spoil *Attention Deficit Disorders *Food *Allergies and Sugar *Body Image and Eating Disorders *You, *Your Kids and Sex *The Impact of Divorce and Joint Parenting *Inner-*Self Development *Personality Disorders *Creating Boundaries *Co-Dependency and Your Children *Drugs, *Tobacco and Alcohol *Combating Depression *Teaching Life Skills Early *Grown-Up Children ...and more!!