The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent: small moments, BIG IMPACT

"Finally, a parenting book designed to be used in the real (messy) world with real (irrational) kids and actual (human) parents. Mary Willcox Smith gives parents not just the why and the how but the actual, literal words to use. Hallelujah!" -- Amanda Ripley, New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World. What if there's a proven way to navigate typical parenting chaos by implementing simple, actionable steps to strengthen connections with your children and support their personal, positive development? In The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, Mary Willcox Smith acknowledges the commotion and frustration of daily child-raising life and addresses confidence-draining parenting angst. Yes, a semblance of order, calm and, importantly, joy, can be re-injected into the family experience. Endless bedtime pleas of “just one more story” or a stubbornness-bordering-on-refusal to empty the dishwasher can deplete the most loving reserves of patience and compassion. But rather than viscerally pushing back (and invariably escalating the negativity), what if you were to take an opposite microstep? Pivoting your tone to one of interest and sincere curiosity can diffuse the antagonistic tension by constructively (and empathetically) engaging in a shared solution which is, however insignificant it may seem, an instance of genuine bonding. Integrating child development research, 25 years of experience, and neuroscience, The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent offers – in addition to the know-how – pragmatic, easy-to-implement scripts that convert everyday parenting struggles into opportunities for connection. These small moments accumulate, bolstering your child’s confidence (and yours!) which in turn leads to commensurate growth in their self-efficacy, resilience and cooperation.
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Author/Artist:Smith, Mary Willcox
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