Imperfect Parenting

Imperfect Parenting

How to Build a Relationship With Your Child to Weather any Storm

Matthews, Dona, PhD

American Psychological Association

04/2022

400

Mole

Inglês

9781433837562

15 a 20 dias

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Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1. Who Are You As a Parent?
Parenting Styles
Good-Enough Parenting
Is Your Child Friendly and Optimistic? Or Fierce and Feisty?
Taking It Into the Community: Positive Connections
Key Takeaways: How to Be a Good-Enough Parent for Your Child

Chapter 2. How Human Beings Make Mistakes, Fix Them, and Grow
Examples of Mistakes People Make
Mindsets
Punishment, Time-Outs, and Consequences
Responding to Mistakes and Misbehavior by Age
Taking It Into the Community: Making Lemonade When Life Gives You Lemons
Key Takeaways: Using a Growth Mindset to Respond to Mistakes and Fix Them

Chapter 3. Accept and Be Mindful: Take a Breath, You Are Enough
Mindfulness Quiz
How Does Mindfulness Work?
Some Examples of Mindfulness in Practice
Mindfulness Meditation: Getting Started
Why It's Good to Be a Mindful Parent
Relax and Be Happy, Especially if You're a Mother
How to Be a Mindful Parent
Affirmations and Mantras
How to Nurture Your Child's Mindfulness
Taking It Into the Community: Being Mindful About Racism and Equity
Key Takeaways: Learning to Be Here Now

Chapter 4. Care For Yourself, and You'll Help Your Child Care for Themself
A Self-Care Quiz
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Taking It Into the Community: Sunnydale Elementary School's Garden
Key Takeaways: Self-Care Is the Foundation of Everything Else in Life

Chapter 5. Each of Us Is Unique: Brain Building Together
Neural Plasticity
The Early Years: Conception to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
How to Support Your Child's Optimal Brain Development
Taking It Into the Community: Parenting Centers
Key Takeaways for Healthy Brain Building

Chapter 6. Don't Stop Learning: You Can Keep Getting Smarter
Controversies and Misconceptions
What Do IQ Tests Measure?
Abilities Develop
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Taking It Into the Community: Neighborhood Reading Circles
Key Takeaways for Healthy Learning Across the Lifespan

Chapter 7. Nurture Your Creativity and Creative Self-Expression
What Is Creativity?
Some Dimensions of Creativity
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Taking It Into the Community: Creative Problem Solving in Action
Key Takeaways for Weaving Creativity Into Everyday Life

Chapter 8. Choose Love, Positivity, Caring, and Connection
Empathy: Where Kindness, Compassion, and Happiness Begin
Friendship
Self-Control: Staying Calm, Focused, Present, and Reasonable
A Positive Attitude
Happiness
Self-Confidence
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Taking It Into the Community: Taking Social and Emotional Skills to School
Key Takeaways: It's All About Connection

Chapter 9. Be the Adult in the Room: Not Perfect, but Wise
Complications Quiz
Bullying
Technology: Use Mindfully
Separation and Divorce
Alternative Family Composition
Wise Parenting Practices for Alternative Families
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Complications Quiz Discussion
Taking It Into the Community: Acknowledge Your Wounds, Look for Help, and Reach Out to Others
Key Takeaways: Clearing a Path Toward Wisdom

Chapter 10. We're All in This Together: Listen, Connect, and Collaborate
Advocacy: Making Connections for Making a Difference
Eulogy Virtues Are More Important Than Resume Virtues
The Early Years: Birth to 5
Childhood: 6 to 10
Adolescence: 11 to 18
Young Adulthood: 19 to 24
Taking It Into the Community: Being the Village
Key Takeaways for Weathering the Storms That Life Brings

Notes
Index
About the Author
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