Summaries of books about Parental Relationships:
The Secrets of Happy Families
Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More
Bruce Feiler
The book offers a collection of unconventional strategies and real-world examples for improving family dynamics, communication, and problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of adapting business management techniques, embracing technology, and fostering a flexible, collaborative approach to create a happier, more harmonious family life.
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Parenting Scripts
When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New
Amber Lia|Wendy Speake
The book provides parents with practical dialogues and strategies to effectively communicate with their children, aiming to replace reactive or ineffective language with thoughtful, constructive words. It offers guidance on addressing common behavioral challenges and building stronger parent-child relationships through intentional, script-based communication.
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Out of Control
Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn't Work... and What Will
Shefali Tsabary
The book challenges traditional disciplinary methods, advocating for a conscious approach to parenting that emphasizes connection, empathy, and understanding the child's perspective. It provides strategies for parents to foster effective communication, self-awareness, and emotional healing that can lead to more harmonious and respectful relationships within the family.
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And Baby Makes Three
The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
John Gottman Phd|Julie Schwartz Gottman
The book offers a six-step program to help new parents maintain and strengthen their marital relationship after the arrival of a baby, focusing on preserving intimacy, fostering mutual support, and navigating the challenges of parenthood together. It provides practical exercises, case studies, and research-based strategies to help couples communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and keep their romantic connection alive amidst the changes and stresses of raising a child.
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Abandoned Parents
The Devil's Dilemma: The Causes and Consequences of the Abandonment of Parents by Adult Children
Sharon Wildey
The book explores the emotional and psychological impact on parents who have been estranged by their adult children, examining the reasons behind such estrangements and their effects on the family dynamic. It provides insights into the complexities of parent-adult child relationships, offering perspectives on how to cope with the pain of abandonment and strategies for possible reconciliation.
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How To Stop Enabling Your Adult Children
Practical steps to use boundaries and get your power back as you stop enabling
Melody Devonish
The book provides strategies for parents to establish healthy boundaries with their adult children, breaking the cycle of enabling behavior that impedes their children's independence and growth. It offers practical advice on how to empower both themselves and their adult children by using tough love and reclaiming their own lives.
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Small Animals
Parenthood in the Age of Fear
Kim Brooks
The book examines the culture of fear surrounding modern parenting, sparked by the author's own experience being charged with a crime after leaving her son in a car for a few minutes. It delves into societal pressures, the judgment parents face, and the impact of constant surveillance and criticism on raising children.
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The Big Disconnect
Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age
Catherine Steiner-Adair
The book examines the impact of technology on children's development and family dynamics, highlighting how constant digital connectivity can erode the quality of human interactions and emotional bonds. It provides insights and strategies for parents to foster healthier relationships and promote a balanced, more mindful approach to technology use within the family.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World
Stephen R. Covey
The book provides a guide for building a strong family culture in a chaotic world, using seven habits that foster respect, unity, and success within the family unit. It offers practical advice and examples to help families communicate effectively, solve problems collaboratively, and create a loving environment where each member can thrive.
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Parenting Outside the Lines
Forget the Rules, Tap into Your Wisdom, and Connect with Your Child
Meghan Leahy
The book provides guidance on embracing a more intuitive and flexible approach to parenting, encouraging parents to trust their instincts and build deeper connections with their children. It challenges conventional parenting rules and offers strategies for handling everyday challenges by tuning into personal wisdom and the unique needs of each child.
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