Book Review - Working Parents, Thriving Families

About the Book

Finally, a straightforward, lighthearted, and research-based parenting book for working parents who want to do the best they can for their children in the time they have together. Board-certified child psychologist and university professor David J. Palmiter, PhD, distills the broad and complex endeavor of parenting into 10 effective strategies for promoting happy and well-adjusted children in busy households.

These 10 simple and achievable strategies are proven to help children develop a healthy self-esteem, feel safe and connected to the family, make good decisions, and develop independence and resilience. Dr. Palmiter shares discipline techniques that address misbehavior without producing more frustration and alienation and covers how to recognize and treat early signs of psychological problems. Taking an “edutainment” approach, Dr. Palmiter holds your attention and makes you laugh out loud at situations you'll quickly recognize from your own parenting experiences. A working father with three beloved children of his own, Dr. Palmiter understands the crazy, hectic schedules and challenges today's parents face every day.

About the Author

David J. Palmiter, Jr. is a board-certified and licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD from George Washington University. He hosts his own regional monthly television program titled Mental Health Matters, and he is the American Psychological Association's Public Education Coordinator for Pennsylvania. He serves on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and is a tenured professor of psychology and director of the Psychological Services Center at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

My Take on the Book

As both a parents and a person that has worked in education for a number of years this book provides a ton of great resources for all readers. Being a parent is never easy and you definitely have to work at it to be the best that you can be. What I liked about this book was that the author made it seem that he was in the room with you guiding you and aiding you in this journey. Though the use of humor as well as down-to-earth examples the reader is given a glimpse into some great strategies that can transform your parenting style into something even better than what you have currently. 


Some of the ten strategies that the author shared really stuck with me. In specific I liked what the author shared in the celebrate your child's competencies and family rituals sections. This is not to say that the other sections were lacking in any sense. These sections though were ones that I took a lot away from and I know that if you are a parent you will find nuggets of great information in this book as well! 

The book was an easy read and was one that, I believe, is best read together, if possible!
 

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