The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents - Softcover

Rolfe, Randy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809229544 ISBN 13: 9780809229543

Publisher: Contemporary Books, 1998

Synopsis

For most caring parents, the hardest thing isn't knowing what to do, it's doing it. It's hard to find the right words and ideas when you're tired, angry, rushed, surprised, preoccupied, or just too busy. Afterward you may have to deal with regret, frustration, guilt, or a hurt or angry child. The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents gives you the core attitudes and beliefs that empower you to be a successful parent all the time. In this book, you will find a distinctly new, holistic approach to the process of parenting. You can learn how to: Set limits Inspire learning Foster good judgment Resist unhelpful c!iticism Promote safe friendships Nurture your child's spirit Rebuild after negative feelings Encourage your child to speak up The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents offers sound advice, realistic options, case histories, personal anecdotes, up-to-date research, affirming meditations, and more to help you shape your parenting to meet your goals. "Randy Rolfe is one of the best experts to ever sit on our stage. As a parent, I think The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents will benefit every parent who wants a clear, inspiring, and practical guide to success." -- Geraldo Rivera, talk show host/parent "My favorite of all the seven secrets is listening. . . . It's the greatest form of love, because it's a silent form of communication and through it you can get some kind of understanding." -- Rolanda Watts, talk show host Randy Rolfe is a family therapist and the author of You Can Postpone Anything but Love, Adult Children Raising Children, and The Affirmations Book for Sharing. She lives in Pennsylvania.

About this title

About the Author

Randy Rolfe is a family therapist and the author of You Can Postpone Anything but Love, Adult Children Raising Children, and The Affirmations Book for Sharing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Contemporary Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0809229544
• ISBN 13: 9780809229543
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304