Parents want their children to grow up with a robust, yet realistic self-respect. In their eagerness to help, however, parents often fall into traps that make them feel better without actually advancing their children's self-esteem. In this enlightening new book, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan offers easily understood and achievable methods to help children gain self-respect. You will discover: The "nuts and bolts" of self-esteem Five critical strategies for promoting self-esteem The reasons for the junior high crash The relationship between discipline and self-respect Common parenting oversights Why many self-esteem programs are unrealistic and unhelpful The 10 things you do not want to know about self-esteem