
The Conscious Parent
Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children
by Shefali Tsabary
Who This Book Is For
An ideal reader is a parent (mom, dad, or caregiver) who senses that parenting is more than methods and routines. They feel caught in power struggles, anxiety about their child's behavior, or the ache of never feeling “good enough” as a parent. They are curious about inner life, ego, and patterns carried from their own childhood, and they’re willing to do the hard work of self-reflection in service of the child’s growth. They value relationship over perfection, and they’re drawn to presence, mindfulness, and compassionate communication rather than quick fixes or punishment. They may lean spiritual but are comfortable with secular language about awareness. They’re ready to experiment with new practices—pausing, naming emotions, attuning, repairing—and to reframe discipline as guidance. They want a healthier family climate, where the child’s autonomy is honored and the parent’s reactivity fades through ongoing growth. They seek practical, humane shifts that endure across generations together.
Book Details
- Categories
- Parenting, Nonfiction, Psychology
- Pages
- 300
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- ENGLISH
- Rating
- 4.3 (6,772 reviews)
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