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This award-winning guide from bestselling author and pediatrician Dr. Ken Ginsburgguides parents and other caring adults how to help kids from the age of 18 months to 18 years build the seven crucial Cs--competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control. These are the critical ingredients young people need to bounce back from lifes challenges and thrive far into the future.This invaluable book will guide you how to put into place the parenting style and communication strategies that will prepare your child for a meaningful and successful life.It provides a wide range of tactics, including building on childrens natural strengths, fostering their hope and optimism, guiding them to avoid risky behaviors, and teaching them the lifelong necessity of caring for their physical and emotional needs.