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The Winning Family:
Increasing Self-Esteem in Your Children and Yourself
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is an engaging guide to positive parenting. |
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"Uniquely inspiring, accessible,
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non-guilt-provoking!"
—Mothering Magazine |
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On the Wings of Self-Esteem |
is an elegant little book about self-esteem: how it is lost, how to regain it, and how to keep it. |
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"A wonderful book!"
—Jack Canfield,
author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
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"She takes a room full of strangers and turns them into friends."
—Dr. Pat Palmer, clinical psychologist and author |
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“If you bungle raising your children,
I don’t think
whatever else you do well matters very much.”
—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
The Promise of Positive Parenting |
The early years of every life present an awesome window of opportunity. Mothers, fathers, and other caregivers who honor this creative period can ensure a positive life trajectory for their children. When basic needs are met early on, the likelihood of raising respectful, caring, contributing teenagers and adults is high. Positive parenting is a pro-active, uplifting approach that brings out the best in families.
Positive parenting bolsters inner strength, resilience, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and social competence. It can also prevent dysfunctional behavior, addictions, diseases, and painful drama.
THE “BIG PICTURE”
Positive parenting begins with the “big picture”—the optimistic vision that motivates parents to start their families. This vision guides everything that happens on a day-by-day basis. The “little things” then contribute to the success of the “big picture” goal. Even though detours interrupt the journey, the vision of a healthy, happy family draws parents back to the high road.
THE PROCESS
For many, positive parenting requires the hard work of rewriting the “script,” or pattern, they learned from their parents. It means learning to take the lead and preventing problems before they begin. It means letting go of fear-based parenting styles and practicing the uplifting attitudes, skills, and strategies that support and encourage healthy development. It also means reaching out to expand and extend the family support base.
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THE PAYOFF
The rewards for positive parenting show up in:
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Laughter, successes, satisfaction, and a smooth daily flow; |
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Caring, cooperative, confident children who develop
creatively and
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A sense of purpose and a meaningful life; |
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Peace of mind from having a safety net throughout life; |
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Deep satisfaction and pride as children grow up to be positive parents to their own children. |
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There is no better feeling than knowing you have raised a healthy family that will forever be connected at the heart.
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“As a clinical psychologist specializing in adults with chronic pain,
I see first-hand the wreckage in people's lives
caused by childhood neglect and abuse.
The need for positive parenting is urgent.”
—Ani Liggett, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist |
:: TELECLASSES :: | :: Raising Kids with Positive Psychology :: |
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"Taking the workshop opened my eyes to how my parents made me feel,
and I realized I was giving the same messages to my daughter, even though I didn't want to. Reading the books afterwards helped me start to change.
I'm a better parent now, and she's a happier kid!"
—Tina, mother
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