8 Keys to Old-School Parenting for Modern-Day Families

Review ''Parents seeking good expert advice about how best to raise their children will benefit from this invaluable and singularly creative resource. In 8 Keys to Old-School Parenting for Modern-Day Families, Michael Mascolo uses his deep knowledge of contemporary scientific theory and research to provide clear and wise recommendations that will enhance parenting and positively impact the lives of children. Accessibly written, the pathways the author presents for effective parenting will give parents the intellectual and behavioral tools they need to optimize their children's development.'' --Richard M. Lerner, PhD, Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science, Tufts University ''An enlightening, engaging, and informative guide to parenting.'' --Dante Cicchetti, PhD, University of Minnesota Product Description [Read by Walter Dixon] Raising secure and confident kids using best parenting practices from the past. Does it ever feel like kids these days are in control of their parents? Having a strong sense of yourself as a parent is key to raising a resilient, independent, thoughtful, and solution-focused child. But over the last several generations, parents have been immersed in the well-intentioned idea that parenting should be child-centered rather than adult-centered. Many parents have begun to follow their children's lead rather than insist that children adapt to parental prerogatives. Parental authority has come to be seen as a bad thing. The eight keys presented in this book focus on valuing your own authority as a parent: cultivating your child's character, applying discipline instead of punishment, strategies to motivate compliance, fostering emotional development, solving problems, conflict management, and effective communication. They will help parents feel good about themselves, take initiative, have a strong moral compass, and raise self-directed children who are active learners. About the Author Michael Mascolo, PhD, is a professor in the department of psychology at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. He publishes a popular parenting advice magazine and lives in Salem.