Throughout her seven secrets, Rolfe models how parenting can be the most fulfilling work of our lives. Linda Aronson, author of Big Spirits, Little Bodies Every parent has the innate power to be successful. But life can get in the way. It is hard to be at your best when you are tired, angry, rushed, surprised, preoccupied, or just too busy. But then you may have to deal with regret, frustration, or guilt, or a hurt or angry child. In The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents, author and family therapist Randy Colton Rolfe shares the core attitudes which will prepare and empower you to be successful in any parenting situation. With her powerful approach of prepared, holistic, responsive parenting, you can master all these parenting goals and more: Setting appropriate limits that stick Promoting safe relationships Inspiring learning Nurturing your childs spirit Rebuilding after negative feelings Fostering good judgment Venting parental frustration harmlessly Resisting unhelpful criticism from outsiders Encouraging your child to speak up with respect Enjoying your child totally, without reservation In The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents you will discover new options, helpful case histories, amusing anecdotes, valuable research, dialogues, and meditations to help you raise happy, healthy, productive children. Watch your parenting success grow!

A guide to raising boys discusses encouragement, spending time together, the role of outdoor activites, rules, virtue, and adressing important issues.

THE Breakthrough Guide on How to be a Better Parent. * Do you worry about your child's behaviour? * Do you ever nag or shout and wish you hadn't? * Do you give in to your child to avoid confrontation? * Do you feel anxious that your child is unhappy or falling behind at school? * Or do you simply long for a happier home? In this unique guide Karen Doherty and Georgia Coleridge put the fun back into family life by revealing powerful yet simple solutions to virtually every parenting problem. And with eight children between them, there aren't too many difficulties they haven't encountered. Packed with masses of groundbreaking, original material, cutting-edge advice from professionals, and dozens of real-life stories from parents, this brilliant book holds the key to solving everyday problems. As Karen and Georgia identify SEVEN unique parenting styles and lead you to discover the one that works best for you, they also help you to: *ditch the guilt *build on your strengths *boost your confidence *feel inspired to try new and innovative ideas Practical, reassuring and bursting with clear, concise, sensible advice that REALLY WORKS, Seven Secrets of Successful Parenting is essential reading for EVERY PARENT.

You can know how to handle any parenting situation! Do you want to make effective parenting choices and feel confident that you're doing the right thing for your child? "Parenting in the Real World" is the interactive book that will get you there. Dr. Stephanie O'Leary's no-nonsense, judgmental-free tools are practical and easy to use with kids of all ages. Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, these go-to strategies will empower you in any situation and make room for a deeper connection that will last well beyond the drama of today. In seven simple steps, you'll learn to:· Really listen to your kids so they start listening to you· Let your child know you understand (even when you have no clue!)· Pump up the volume on respect· Set limits, say no like you mean it, and stop worrying about push-back· Own your mistakes (because we all make them!) so your child starts taking responsibility· Find joy and begin to like your child as much as you love him or her· Practice guilt-free self-care so you can take really good care of your childDr. Stephanie O'Leary is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology, and a mom of two. For over a decade she has been providing parents with a no-nonsense approach to navigating the daily grind while preparing kids for the challenges they'll face in the real world.

The instant you become a parent, responsible for another life, you know you're in over your head. Parenting is a crash course in resilience, and most of us land flat on our backs wondering how - or if - we'll ever get up again. In Seven Secrets of Resilience for Parents: Navigating the Stress of Parenthood, Mental Toughness Coach Andrew Wittman brings his signature insight to redefine what it means to be a successful parent.Within the pages of this book, you'll learn how to: -go from being an emotional reactor to a reasonable responder-guide your child through the stressors of peer pressure, cliques, bullies and backstabbers-steer through the pitfalls of dealing with rivalries: sibling, frenemies and even dueling sets of grandparents-create harmony in the home so that it becomes a sanctuary from stress not a cause of it-maintain your poise and calm, and smoothly sail through even the most heated arguments with your child-stop flying off the handle and keep your composure and dignity while correcting your child's behavior-create and sustain a balance of the job, finances, sleep, nutrition, and parentingWhen kids see their parents model these behaviors, they follow in their footsteps and become balanced and well-rounded. Both parents and kids discover their authentic selves in the process.We've all heard that kids are resilient. But what about the parents? After reading Seven Secrets of Resilience for Parents, the eyes will be off the kids and on you as you boost your own abilities to handle stress, conflict and the everyday challenges of life with kids.

One of the most distinguished psychologists in the country distills decades of research into a parenting book that offers the key to raising a happy, healthy child.

Mocking. Namecalling. Physical aggression. These experiences are all forms of bullying that can wreak havoc on a childÆs self-esteem, safety, and general happiness. Both parents of bullied children and parents of bullies and are in a difficult situation: They want to protect their children and control their behavior without making the problem worse. Parents need a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to ensure that their childrenÆs education and quality of life are not compromised. This book helps parents learn to: Recognize the signs of bullying Find out where bullying is taking placeùat school, at a friendÆs house, or on the Internet Understand the differences between bullying among boys and girls Teach social skills and assertiveness techniques Communicate with the parents of bullies Get support from teachers, counselors, and other school administrators Handle bullying situations involving children with special needs Written by Deborah Carpenter, a social worker and assistant principal, this guide gives parents all the tools they need to recognize the problem, treat it properly, and prevent it from happening again.