13 things mentally strong parents don't do : raising self-assured children and training their brains for a lifetime of happiness, meaning, and success

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13 things mentally strong parents don't do : raising self-assured children and training their brains for a lifetime of happiness, meaning, and success

Personal Author:

Morin, Amy

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

342 pages ; 24 cm.

Summary:

A guide for parents to raise mentally strong and resilient children offers advice for providing appropriate support, guidance, and encouragement to help children deal with challenges and flourish in their everyday lives.

Contents:

They don't condone a victim mentality -- They don't parent out of guilt -- They don't make their child the center of the universe -- They don't allow fear to dictate their choices -- They don't give their child power over them -- They don't expect perfection -- They don't let their child avoid responsibility -- They don't shield their child from pain -- They don't feel responsible for their child's emotions -- They don't prevent their child from making mistakes -- They don't confuse discipline with punishment -- They don't take shortcuts to avoid discomfort -- They don't lose sight of their values.

Subject Term:

Parenting

Child rearing

Self-confidence in children

Publication Info:

New York, N.Y. : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2017]

Subject:

Parenting

Child rearing

Self-confidence in children

Parent behavior

Parental behavior in humans

Child raising

Children -- Development and guidance

Children -- Management

Children -- Training

Raising of children

Rearing of children

Training of children

SAILS ISBN:

9780062565730

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The author of the international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do turns her focus to parents, teaching them how to raise mentally strong and resilient children.

Do today's children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life's challenges in an increasingly complicated and scary world? With safe spaces and trigger warnings designed to "protect" kids, many adults worry that children don't have the resilience to reach their greatest potential. Amy Morin, the author who identified the characteristics that mentally strong people share, now gives adults--parents, teachers, and other mentors--the tools they need to become mental strength trainers. While other books tell parents what to do, Amy teaches parents what "not to do," which she says is equally important in raising mentally strong youngsters.

As a foster parent, psychotherapist, and expert in family and teen therapy, Amy has witnessed first-hand what works. When children have the skills they need to deal with challenges in their everyday lives, they can flourish socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. With appropriate support, encouragement, and guidance from adults, kids grow stronger and become better.

Drawing on her experiences and insight, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do combines case studies, practical tips, specific strategies, and concrete and proven exercises to help children of all ages--from preschoolers to teenagers--build mental muscle and develop into healthy, strong adults.

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Psychotherapist Moran's worthy follow-up to 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do extends her dos-and-don'ts formula to parenting. Each chapter examines one don't, such as don't "condone a victim mentality," "parent out of guilt," "expect perfection," "prevent [your] child from making mistakes," or "confuse discipline with punishment." And each chapter opens with an anecdote illustrative of the identified problem; contains signs to recognize, new dos to adopt, and sections on different ages; and wraps up with a troubleshooting summary. For example, in "They Don't Make Their Child the Center of the Universe," Morin discusses how people trying to avoid mistakes their own parents made often use excessive praise with their kids, unintentionally nurturing narcissism instead of healthy self-esteem. Her combination of common sense backed by research-amply cited-will help parents make a midcourse correction. While the title focuses on the negative, the book itself accentuates the positive. Parents should find Morin's work inspiring. Agent: Stacey Glick, Dystel & Goderich. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

Parents, get rid of unhealthy habits and make way for good kids! Whether your child is 16 months or 16 years old, Morin, a licensed social worker, college psychology professor, and psychotherapist has got a bookful of helpful suggestions. Chapters are organized by the 13 habits parents don't do, such as They Don't Condone a Victim Mentality and They Don't Prevent Their Child from Making Mistakes. Morin started with a popular blog post, then moved to TED Talks and gained continuing popularity with her book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do (2014). Now she's ready to help parents ditch bad habits and raise mentally strong kids who are prepared for life.Whether you learn best from stories and examples, mental-strength exercises outlined in each chapter, or through practice of new suggestions that mentally strong parents can do, this book will offer something for you. It's sure to be a popular title in public library parenting collections, and with Morin's first book still on the shelf, her name may be popular with self-help readers.--McIntosh, Joyce Copyright 2017 Booklist

Library Journal Review

Social worker and psychotherapist Morin delivers an in-through-the-out-door approach to building mental muscle by presenting 13 parenting behaviors to avoid. She first outlines three components of psychological strength (thoughts, behaviors, and emotions) that will help youngsters deal with life's challenges. The 13 no-nos for parents include confusing discipline and punishment, expecting perfection, letting children avoid responsibility, making their kids the center of the universe, allow fear to dictate their choices, among others. Chapters conclude with follow-up questions that address issues in both one's personal and parenting life. "Stage moms" and "sports dads" are asked to look deep and consider that kids can handle more than you think and that "pain is not the enemy." VERDICT Morin's strategies support long-term goals. Her advice, while lengthy, is sound and can be applied to children of any age. -Recommended. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Introduction	p. 1
Chapter 1 They Don't Condone a Victim Mentality	p. 9
Chapter 2 They Don't Parent out of Guilt	p. 33
Chapter 3 They Don't Make Their Child the Center of the Universe	p. 57
Chapter 4 They Don't Allow Fear to Dictate Their Choices	p. 81
Chapter 5 They Don't Give Their Child Power over Them	p. 105
Chapter 6 They Don't Expect Perfection	p. 129
Chapter 7 They Don't Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility	p. 155
Chapter 8 They Don't Shield Their Child from Pain	p. 179
Chapter 9 They Don't Feel Responsible for Their Child's Emotions	p. 205
Chapter 10 They Don't Prevent Their Child from Making Mistakes	p. 231
Chapter 11 They Don't Confuse Discipline with Punishment	p. 257
Chapter 12 They Don't Take Shortcuts to Avoid Discomfort	p. 285
Chapter 13 They Don't Lost Sight of Their Values	p. 305
Conclusion	p. 329
References	p. 333
Acknowledgments	p. 343

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