Positive Parenting unveils transformative strategies for nurturing resilient, confident children through empathy and connection. This groundbreaking guide challenges conventional discipline methods, advocating for a supportive approach that fosters emotional intelligence and positive behavior. Readers will discover practical tools to strengthen family bonds and navigate the challenges of parenting with grace. Packed with real-life examples and actionable advice, the book empowers parents to create an environment where their children can thrive. Dive in to unlock the secrets of joyful, effective parenting that resonates through generations!
By Rebecca Eanes
Published: 2016
"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work."
"This is a must-read for every family that yearns to create peace and harmony.” --Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent Tired of yelling and nagging? True family connection is possible--and this essential guide shows us how. Popular parenting blogger Rebecca Eanes believes that parenting advice should be about more than just getting kids to behave. Struggling to maintain a meaningful connection with her two little ones and frustrated by the lack of emotionally aware books for parents, she began to share her own insights with readers online. Her following has grown into a thriving community--hundreds of thousands strong. In this eagerly anticipated guide, Eanes shares her hard-won wisdom for overcoming limiting thought patterns and recognizing emotional triggers, as well as advice for connecting with kids at each stage, from infancy to adolescence. This heartfelt, insightful advice comes not from an "expert," but from a learning, evolving parent. Filled with practical, solution-oriented advice, this is an empowering guide for any parent who longs to end the yelling, power struggles, and downward spiral of acting out, punishment, resentment, and shame--and instead foster an emotional connection that helps kids learn self-discipline, feel confident, and create lasting, loving bonds.
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“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.”
Positive Parenting
By Rebecca Eanes
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Rebecca Eanes is an author, parenting expert, and advocate for gentle parenting methods. She is best known for her insightful books that inspire parents to raise emotionally intelligent and resilient children. Through her writing, Eanes emphasizes the importance of empathy, connection, and understanding in family dynamics. With a background in education and a passion for child development, she shares practical strategies to foster positive relationships between parents and children. Rebecca continues to engage with her readers through workshops, online platforms, and social media, promoting a kinder approach to parenting.
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