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Book

Very intentional parenting : awakening the empowered parent within

Call Number

  • 649.1 D2616 (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

Indianapolis, Indiana : DK Publishing, 2022.

Physical Description

270 pages ; 23 cm

Summary

"Isn't it time for a parenting book that is practical and relatable? Destini Ann Davis is a working mom and parenting coach who read dozens of parenting books and made all the typical parenting mistakes before realizing that in order to have a peaceful, positive relationship with her children, she first needed to have a peaceful, positive relationship with herself. Very Intentional Parenting features a fresh, down-to-earth approach to parenting from someone you can relate to. Through real-life examples from her experiences as a mom and parenting coach, she gives readers actionable strategies for tackling many of today's most challenging parenting scenarios using positive discipline techniques, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. She'll encourage you, coach you, and help you become the parent you've always desired to be. If you're a parent looking for more connection and collaboration in your relationship with your child, you've come to the right place."--Amazon.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Part 1. Radical responsibility: Setting your intentions ; Exploring childhood labels ; Becoming the parent you needed ; From surviving to thriving (creating safety) ; That moat that guards the castle (setting boundaries) ; How to not lose your shit (understanding your triggers)
  • Part 2. The four Cs of intentional parenting: Connection (prioritizing the relationship) ; Curiosity (seeking to understand) ; Collaboration (defining roles and working together) ; Communication (having empowering conversations)
  • Part 3. The intentional parenting toolkit: You can't do a don't (redirection) ; Safe and sound (self-regulation and co-regulation) ; "Let's revisit this later" (recaps of storytelling) ; Don't go through the day, flow through the day (routines and rituals) ; Practice makes progress (rehearsing behaviors) ; You messed up! Now what? (making repairs).

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