Review: Parenting book for you and me.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2014
I always love reading parenting books. I grew up not feeling how to have one. And when I became pregnant with my little Victoria, it scares the hell out of me that I do not know how it feels like to have a parent and now it is my time to be one. Victoria became my world. Afraid that she might end up like me, I became the ultimate stage mother. Always preparing the road for her. She became too dependent on me and she's always unsure of her own power and magnificence. That then, I realized, what I thought was best for her is actually blocking her from becoming who she needs to be. This book taught me how to stop enabling/rescuer. This book shows the changes in a person from baby to becoming a functional human. It is relatable, whether you personally experienced this yourself or seen these common pattern with your child. I know it is hard to allow them do things alone, but teaching them how to be responsible and independent will serve your child best. This book is very straight forward. You can easily tell what have gone wrong and the loopholes in your parenting role. I especially like CBT approach, learning how to say 'no', stop fixing their lives, let them make their own decisions and support them. Helpful. A great guide for parents!