WE HAVE A PROBLEM

A baby who won't respond to its parents...a seven-year old's persistent bed-wetting...a young dare-devil who's begun to court real danger...a little girl who's selfish and rude - and friendless...As all parents know, the challenges of child-rearing can often seem overwhelming. Jane Marks, columnist of a "We Have a Problem" from "Parents Magazine", brings together, in this collection, her wise and thoughtful "stories" about the triumphs and trials of being a parent. "We Have a Problem: A Parent's Sourcebook" addresses the predictable and unexpected challenges inherent in raising a family - from developmental tasks gone awry to fears and fantasies, puzzling behaviour, separation, divorce, blending families, and death, dying and bereavement. And while these stories are about problems, they are also about solutions - about the ways in which resilient families can, and do, works things out. Each column is told in two voices: the parent's voice, explaining the difficulty in the family and the reason for seeking help; and the counsellor's voice, offering expert advice in an approachable and compassionate manner. Marks knows that tapping into another family's dynamics often gives us tremendous insights into recognising and understanding our own.