Children don’t need perfection. They need connection.
With these simple words a new world of parenting opens. There is no such creature as the perfect parent. The impossible nature of trying to raise and develop individual lives is daunting at the best of times. Yet, throughout the generations there is one constant at the heart of parenting - a willingness to learn and develop, to connect with our children, and to grow with them.
Becoming the Perfectly Imperfect Parent is a unique look into how we connect with our children and the impacts those interactions produce. By appreciating our children’s needs and potential we become more responsive to them. We build strong relationships and secure attachments which will ensure our children become the best version of themselves.
Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection is a revolutionary book by Dr Mary O’Kane. Not only does it reinforce how we treat our children, it examines the most important theories concerning development, from psychology to education, without the confusing words and technical jargon. Understanding these theories will strengthen the familial bonds as you apply them to your daily lives.
The purpose of Perfectly Imperfect Parenting is to focus on how parents can and should support long term social and emotional development while boosting wellbeing and resilience and building independence of character. Though not academic, this book serves as the evidence-based guidance every parent needs.
Your relationship with your child will always be central to their development. Perfectly Imperfect Parenting is simple, practical, accessible and effective. Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of life. Most of us try our best. Add the knowledge in this book and you have a better than average chance to teach your children to become strong, capable adults.
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Dr Mary O'Kane is a Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Studies at the Open Univeristy. Her research interests include childhood transitions; self esteem and wellbeing, and the value of play. She runs a monthly Parenting Slot on Ireland AM discussing a broad range of parenting and childhood issues while also responding to viewers parenting queries. She is also a regular contributor to the Alison Curtis Show on Today FM. She gives public talks and online Webinars for parents and educators on a range of topics related to child wellbeing, parenting, and education. For more information on her work see www.drmaryokane.ie or you can follow her on social media.
