When the Child Drives You Crazy. A Guide for Parents Who Are Tired of Exploding

Parents have long been sold various models of child-rearing that often simply don't work. Many popular approaches to parenting—from reward systems to time-outs—are based on shaping behavior rather than nurturing individuals. These methods do not develop the skills children need for life and do not take into account their complex emotional needs. Add to this the complicated relationships parents have with their own upbringing, and it is easy to understand why adults often feel lost, burned out, and simply afraid they have let their children down.
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a psychologist and mother of three, as well as the leading parenting expert for millennial parents, shares her parenting philosophy and effective strategies that help parents transition from doubt and anxiety to confident, firm leadership in the family.