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A practical guide that encourages families to return to the basics of parenting in order to raise happy, respectful, and loving children.
"This character-development book will appeal to not only parents and guardians but educators as well.” - Library Journal
"Many will feel grounded by this book." - Booklist
The rules and guidelines for raising families in our crisis-oriented, communication overloaded, high-pressure culture are changing by the minute. Yet, the fundamental principles of effective parenting remain. As parents seek to support children who are learning to hold their own in today’s divided society, they need reassuring and consistent information on how to keep their family going in the right direction.
In Steadfast Parenting: How to Raise Children of Character, educator, counselor, mother, and grandmother Patricia McGann shares practical advice for parents as they navigate the bumpy, unpredictable road of parenting. With a special focus on building a positive relationship between parents and children, McGann returns to the basics for how to raise happy, healthy, and kind kids. She walks parents through the family, social, and school issues for each stage of development—infants, toddlers, elementary-aged, tweens, and teens—reminding parents throughout that they should trust their instincts and enjoy the small, shiny moments that occur along the way.
Steadfast Parenting encourages parents to abandon the desire to follow society’s ridiculous expectations for them and their little ones. Instead, parents and children can and should appreciate the relationship that is uniquely theirs. Referring to this guidetime and again, parents can find reassurance and helpful advice as they raise children of integrity who will contribute in a meaningful way to the world in which we live.
Published | 06 Aug 2024 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 202 |
ISBN | 9781475873238 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Dimensions | 236 x 159 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Raising children in a world that doesn’t always look out for their best interests can be overwhelming. Parents have to contend with an often unwelcome invasion of social media, cell phones, cultural values that conflict with their own, and high-pressure youth academics, sports, and other activities. Many will feel grounded by this book, filled with simple wisdom that encourages parents to raise happy, well-adjusted children by tuning out the noise and keeping an eye on basic, fundamental parenting skills. Author McGann, an educator, mother, and grandmother, offers commonsense advice for every stage of child development, addressing family, school and social issues from birth through high school, with an emphasis on a loving, respectful relationship between parents and children and the constant reminder that even in times of trouble, there are always moments of grace to be treasured. Separate chapters dedicated to childhood anxiety and divorce offer more ways to support children.
Booklist
Steadfast Parenting is easy to read, organized perfectly for parents of various aged children, and holds practical, immediately usable wisdom. By exploring the whole of parenting through the lens of character development, Patricia McGann takes us on a powerful child development journey through an increasingly complex world. Steadfast Parenting should become a daily companion for busy parents.
Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of "The Wonder of Boys" and "The Minds of Girls"
Patricia McGann’s calm, knowledgeable, reassuring voice shines through this eminently practical guide to parenting an ever-growing child—from birth through the teenage years--in an ever-changing world. This will be the book that parents can turn to, again and again, as they navigate the new experiences and face the challenges that are part of a parent’s role—and reach for the joy and laughter that, as McGann reminds us, are amongst its wondrous benefits.
Mary Quattlebaum, writing instructor/coach and author of many children's books, including Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond and Adorable Animals
Patricia McGann’s book is a treasure trove of outstanding advice, inspiring anecdotes, and personal testimonials. Her words ring true throughout. Her grace under fire, in all aspects of her life, comes through cogently and consistently, as does her love for others, and most of all for her students. My own personal favorite aspect of the book, however, is her smart and sound advice about how to parent in a world of smart phones, social media, and modern-day materialism. You will look far and wide for wiser—or more helpful—words.
Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research, Foreign Policy Program, Brookings Institution
This books will provide insight and wisdom to everyone. McGann’s writing style is honest, funny, and sometimes hard to hear. Her writing stays with you, and circles back like a vivid memory when you need to be opened to a thought at a particular moment. It is written with love, compassion and understanding from a wonderful mom, wife, and educator.
Susan M. Apgood, executive vice president, client relations and founder of News Generation, Inc.
McGann is a once-in-a-generation leader. Her insight and perspective are well earned and invaluable. I had the privilege of watching her time and again lead our school to do things that people told us could not be done. Always placing the children first. Through it all she had the courage, compassion and integrity to boldly live out the most important philosophy a leader can have. "We are in this together".
David Long, principal, Our Lady of Lourdes, Catholic School
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