Synopsis: KIND: Kids Independent, Not Dependent is a vibrant book, packed with information and examples to help parents understand human development and use this understanding to raise confident kids. Author Mélodie Dupuis demonstrates how parents can teach their children why, how, and when they need to understand their feelings, and how to use words to do so. This marriage of the intellect and emotional connection is fundamental in building confidence in both parent and child. ---- There are five sections in KIND that cover the critical periods of human development, written in an easy format for ongoing use from the birth of your baby to early adulthood. The book is a living document that can be enriched by contacting the author with your questions or concerns at www.kindkids.ca ---- About the Author: Melodie Dupuis grew up in Montréal, Québec, Canada and currently resides on Vancouver Island. She has worked for twenty-five years as an educator for troubled youth and families. ---- Publisher's Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/KINDKidsIndependentNotDependent.html