Is it Just a Phase?

When your daughter sprains her ankle playing softball you know when and where to get help. But what about bed-wetting or trouble in school? For trickier problems like these Is It Just a Phase? has all the answers.<P>Uniquely combining the expertise of a pediatrician with that of a child and adolescent psychiatrist this crucial guide gives practical advice for distinguishing between causes for concern and mere developmental phases. Topics include thumb sucking separation problems shyness attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) school avoidance misbehavior eating disorders and much more. With thorough accessible explanations diagnostic sections and checklists Is It Just a Phase? shares the latest physical and psychiatric research and helps parents make confident informed decisions for the well-being of their child.