Includes bibliographical references.

A wonderful resource for parents,clinicians,teachers,and all of us who work with children who are indeed "easy to love but hard to raise". These accounts are written by parents who have been "in the trenches" with kids who for a variety of reasons really struggle. Writing from the battle front, these parents are providing incredibly valuable reports. They describe in detail what it is like for themselves and these children to be caught up in moments that no one wants to admit ever really happen. They talk about the wide range of feelings that arise , the ways they get through these moments,what they learn about themselves,about their kids,and most importantly about what it means to be a parent in territory that most parenting books don't even acknowledge exists.For other parents dealing with challenging children,these stories are a real gift. Wise real and from the heart,these stories make up a collection that will be a significant contribution to all of us. - - Back cover.