Veena Nandagiri has an MA degree in Counselling Psychology from Bombay University (Gold Medal - First Rank). She obtained her undergraduate degree from St. Xavier's College, Bombay. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and six years of counselling experience with school and college students in Mumbai and Mangalore. Ms. Veena Nandagiri has published articles in leading newspapers such as The Hindu and Deccan Herald, and in national and international journals. She has presented papers at international conferences and given talks on All India Radio, Mangalore. She has authored a book titled Parenting - More Than 150 Tips published in 2004.

Preface viii

Acknowledgements ix

1 Family atmosphere and the child's personality 1

2 Influence of birth order on personality 13

3 Environmental factors influencing the child's development 20

4 Disciplining the child 36

5 Development of children's ambitions and aspirations 47

6 Developing the child's creativity 58

7 Learning disabilities in children 67

8 Behavioural/emotional disorders in children 80

9 Adolescence - a crucial period 99

References 111