Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261).
Contents:
Parenting without shame -- It starts with you -- Owning your story -- No robot parents -- When I make a mistake -- An introduction to the brain -- When the brain feels threatened -- The importance of calm -- Waiting for self-regulation -- Completing the stress cycle -- An introduction to connection -- Connection in real life -- The "bad kid" cycle -- How to combat shame -- Troubleshooting connection -- Listening well -- Being empathetic -- Opening up the conversation -- Problem-solving together -- Troubleshooting communication -- Be curious -- Change your perspective -- Rethinking traditional discipline -- Parenting without punishment -- Parenting with confidence.
Summary:
In It Starts with You, marriage and family therapist and parent coach Nicole Schwarz introduces parents to the importance of having a calm brain, connected relationships, respectful conversations, and a coaching mindset. Our kids do not need perfect parents, but parents who are willing to learn and grow with them.
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