Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected
- ISBN13: 9781600374845
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Product Description
Imagine life without drama, meltdowns, and power struggles
From celebrity parents to everyday moms and pops, single parents to grandparents, most of us know what to do when our kids behave. But let’s face it: family life can get downright crazy, and it’s at those moments that we most need to keep our cool.
Family therapist Susan Stiffelman has shown thousands of parents how to be the cool, confident “Captain of the ship” in their children’s lives. Based on… More >>
Tags: Calm, Connected, Cool, Joyful, Kids, Parenting, Power, Raising, Resilient, Staying, Struggles, Without
July 30th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
“Parenting Without Power Struggles” is a valuable tool for any parent who feels their only choice for dealing with family conflicts is either “Give In” or “Fight Back.”
For some readers, this book is just common sense. It DOES repeat much of the information that became available during the 1960s and 70s, but too many parents today have never heard of many of these methods,techniques and mindsets. And besides, every generation needs an update–particularly since today’s family culture is as spread out as it is fragmented.
Susan and her book are part of the long tradition of helping to pass along generational wisdom. We need more books like this.
The writing style is very accessible and takes the committed as well as the clueless through a step-by-step journey toward learning effective ways of relating to children. As an added bonus, nearly all of the skills in the book are useful for navigating around the adult world, too. The author gives excellent attention to context as well–something many child development books full of “tips and techniques” often miss.
Being a former mediator, I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. We parents can never get enough tools to try out and add to our collections.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 30th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I have also read numerous parenting books and this one is by FAR my favorite. To answer the reviewer of “Nothing New”, while you will find some of the concepts in other books, the parenting techniques in this book are what makes it fantastic. The strategies are practical, simple to implement, highly effective AND they apply to children of all ages – adults included.
I read about Susan Stiffelman and her book on one of my online parenting groups. After reading the book I also signed up for her 30 day Parenting Cyber-Class to help me incorporate her methods into my daily life. Thank you Susan for making me a better parent!
For more information on Susan Stiffelman’s Cyber-Class visit her web site:
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Rating: 5 / 5
July 30th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
This book has really changed my life. I have I reckon read at least a dozen of other parenting books that all go into the same direction, how to built up the connection with your children that is so vital and rewarding. But this book not only gives you a lot of theoretical background, it also gives you a lot of input on how you can change your life and live after its principles. I don’t reckon that it only makes your relationship to your children better, but I am sure applying the methods used here the relationships one has with his spouse or friends or coworkers or with one self will also improve.
For me this book has opened new doors in my communication and relationship with the people I like. It has place me on a journey where staying connected is the main asset for living a wonderful life together with your loved ones.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 31st, 2010 at 12:14 am
Through my children’s adolescence and teenage years I benefited from Susan’s professional guidance and anticipated the publication of “Parenting Without Power Struggles.” She does not disappoint. Her advice is simple, sensible and simple to follow, where many parenting books require multiple bookmarks and highlighters. The result of using Susan’s techniques — even with older teenagers — has been profound and rapid. Even our neighbors have commented on how silent our household has become! “Passionate Parenting” has helped me forge an incredibly close and respectful relationship with my sons and remain at the helm of my household with a pleased and (mostly) willing crew.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 31st, 2010 at 1:28 am
I like this book! As a mother of 4 unique girls, Susan’s book has helped me shift my parenting style profoundly resulting in more harmony in the home. Thank you Susan for writing this book! It is a must for all parents who want to parent, as captain of the ship, from a place of deep like and connection versus control and manipulation. Susan’s book is like a rudder for me, as the captain, whenever I get off course.
June Louks, Mother of 4 and author of Rawumptious Recipes: A Family’s Adventure To Healthy, Pleased, Harmonious Living
Rating: 5 / 5