Notice the signs of narcissism in your child, and act to curb them before it’s too late
Raising empathetic and unselfish young people in today’s “all about me” world might seem impossible, but parents can take meaningful action to protect children from these harmful influences. Written by a psychologist with decades of clinical experience, CHILDHOOD NARCISSISM: Strategies to Raise Unselfish, Unentitled, and Empathetic Children (Rowman & Littlefield, November 2023) explains how
selfish, entitled behavior can take root in a child and shows parents how to stop it before it’s too late. Mary Ann Little identifies the early warning signs that can result in a full-blown narcissistic disorder in adulthood and explores what nurtures a child’s healthy, realistic self-concept and provides a positive model of love and relationships.
Based on the latest research and theory, CHILDHOOD NARCISSISM also identifies four parent types that promote narcissistic development. By recognizing these traits in themselves, parents can work on their own shortcomings to build a stronger family and raise caring, empathetic children.
In Childhood Narcissism,Dr. Little brings together her years of clinical experience in the two fields of child development and personality disorders. This book is meticulously researched and very readable with clear descriptions and examples. It is a rare contribution that is an excellent resource for the clinician as well as an invaluable guidebook for parents. — Margalis Fjelstad, PhD, author of Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent
Childhood Narcissism is my nominee for the Best Nonfiction Book of the year. An authorial achievement of the highest order. This is psychology at its finest. It’s clear—every parent should have a Dr. Little.- J. Martin Brown, PhD. retired clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor, Department of Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Mary Ann Little, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice for over four decades. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and has served as an adjunct professor in the departments of psychology and special education at the University of Texas at Dallas. Little authored Loving Your Children Better: Matching Parenting Styles to the Age and Stage of Your Children, Cooperation Station, an educational toy for kids and families, and the Competent Kids Series. She has been a consultant to numerous educational and psychiatric facilities and frequently lectures to both lay and professional audiences. Visit her online at drmaryannlittle.com.