Children and Adolescents go through stages of developmental, physical, emotional and cognitive changes as they grow. When they experience overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger and grief, they have to rely on their own limited skills. Often struggles with Anxiety, depression, Autism, Developmental disorders, and ADHD are apparent in when it starts to spill into their school work, family interactions, changes in their personality and in their social interactions.
synopsis
The premise that the Parent-Child relationship should begin with these promises made by the Parent to the child is intended to help that relationship start on more solid footing. It gives permission to parents not to strive for perfect parenting, but to work for honest, self-reflective, consistent, non- punitive, and kind parenting.
This book has been written with tremendous respect for parents, appreciation for their dedication, and love for their children. I hope you as parents will be kind to yourselves, practice self-care, ask for support and guidance, practice positive parenting skills, and seek whatever mental health and medical resources are available. I hope you can use humor to laugh at yourself or your situation; provide structure and acceptance for your family; collaborate with each other and with your children, respecting and honouring them for who they are.
I hope this book creates a framework for starting and staying through the journey of parenting, with insights and knowledge to help you hold through the good times and the tough times alike, whether you’re working with your partner or alone.