Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters
by Paul J. Donahue
"Dr. Donahue's calm, reasoned approach will help moms and dads sort out their concerns so they can stop worrying about the future and enjoy their rapidly changing kids — now."—Thomas. W. Phelan, author, "1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children"The 'perfect parenting' expectations imposed on you by the media, society, your family, and your community can seem impossible to live up to and only make you more fearful and anxious. Paul Donahue, Ph.D. has uncovered the six most common fears that prevent you from being the effective, loving, and successful parent you want to be: ""
- The Fear of Letting Go
- The Fear of Not Doing Enough
- The Fear of Taking Charge
- The Fear of Slowing Down
- The Fear of Unstructured Time
- The Fear of Falling Behind
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Publisher Description
Many parents experience an enormous amount of pressure to do everything right and are feeling overwhelmed with their responsibilities. They are anxious and fearful that they are failing their children if they don't respond to all the expectations imposed by media and society about what being a good parent is. The six fears are: the fear of letting go; the fear of not doing enough; the fear of taking charge; the fear of slowing down; the fear of unstructured time; and the fear of falling behind. Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D., can take the pressure off. He believes parents' best intentions are getting in the way of being the mentors and teachers of their children that they can be. He gives parents tools to solve the many dilemmas over their children's academics, social lives, skill-building activities, and athletics that they confront every day. "Parenting Without Fear" will help parents to balance their own needs with those of their children, and to make informed choices regarding their family and home life.
Author Biography
Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D, a nationally-recognized clinical psychologist, is the founder and director of Child Development Associates in Scarsdale, New York, a practice specializing in young children and their families.
Description for Reading Group Guide
Practical Tips for Parents from Dr. Donahue: Build in "Alone Time" for your children 20-30 minutes a day. (Independence and Imagination) Give kids 2 or 3 chores to do at home. (Perseverance and Cooperation) Leave at least one or two days a week with no scheduled activities: "hang-out Fridays." (Exploration and Imagination) Set aside 3 evenings a week to have meals with your kids. (Mindfulness and Cooperation) Find one way your children can reach out and help others. (Compassion and Respect)
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