Groundbreaking books that provide clarity for parents and
solid direction for raising young children
Parents
have been encouraged to make building their child’s self-esteem their
number-one goal, and most do that by giving children – even toddlers –
a lot of choice and “say.” However, many parents who have adopted this
approach find their children becoming self-centered, spoiled, and less
respectful of adults and other children.
When children ignore, refuse, and negotiate – almost relentlessly
unless things go their way – it’s hard for parents to be happy with
them. Many parents feel baffled and rudderless. Teachers and
pediatricians are concerned as well. Why is there such an epidemic of
worrisome and unacceptable behavior and what can be done about it?
Dr. Annye Rothenberg, noted child/parent psychologist and a mother
herself, provides the solution in her new books Mommy and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes … Aren’t They? and Why Do I Have To?
– with a unique format offering a section for young children and a
section for parents. Dr. Rothenberg’s books show parents and
preschoolers that giving children too much choice and control at an
early age does not increase children’s self-esteem and happiness –
instead, it backfires.. Her books focus on this critical early age,
before problem behavior patterns are ingrained. Dr. Rothenberg shows
how children can learn to accept their parents’ decision-making and
leadership role as an essential foundation for developing high
self-esteem … all within an atmosphere that shows age-appropriate
respect for the children.
Dr.
Rothenberg, who is an adjunct faculty member in Pediatrics at Stanford
University School of Medicine, is considered one of the San Francisco
Bay Area’s leading experts in typical young child and parent
development and behavior, and is a partner to many pediatricians and
preschool teachers in their work with families.
Dr. Rothenberg has counseled 2,000 typical families just in the past 15
years, primarily families with preschoolers. Her home and school visits
provide her with a unique insight into children and families. She knows
that 90% of those families have followed the current popular parenting
guidance. Parents she has guided report that she has helped them
correct their children’s behavior and get their family back on track.
In these two books, she shares her wisdom and experience.
Mommy and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes … Aren’t They? and Why Do I Have To?
are unique books. Their parents’ sections clear up confusion and give
clear, concise, and practical advice to set parents (and grandparents)
on a proven course using real-life examples that really help parents
and professionals understand how preschoolers think. Readers will also
learn age-appropriate rules for young children, how to effectively deal
with child-rearing differences with their spouse, and how to tell if
their child is really learning what they want him to as each
parent-child dispute comes to an end. Why Do I Have To?
helps parents get better cooperation from their young children through
communicating effectively with them and using many new and
more-effective consequences. This approach will increase parents’
confidence and success and help children listen better to parents,
handle frustration, develop more empathy, and be less demanding and
angry. These guides provide a wealth of important nuggets and sensible
advice.
The stories for preschoolers
are told with humor and warmth, enabling preschoolers to see
things differently. Children learn that even when Mommy and Daddy say
no and have to set rules, they still love them … a lot. These are
lessons parents want children to learn.
Dr. Rothenberg’s work is built on her 25 years of experience providing
individual counseling to families, teaching parenting classes; and
teaching pediatricians and preschool teachers.
Mommy and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes … Aren’t They? and Why Do I Have To?
are also valuable for pediatricians, preschool teachers, mental health
professionals, and others who work with young children and their
families. The cutting-edge advice will enhance the knowledge of
professionals, giving them very practical tools to use in working with
parents and young children. These books are
already receiving enthusiastic reviews from parents and professionals,
such as Dr. Alan Greene, pediatrician, clinical faculty at the Stanford
University School of Medicine, and founder, DrGreene.com, who says:
“These
are two books that could change your life. The unique children’s
stories and parents’ manuals teach a strong, respectful approach that
is neither too permissive nor too controlling. Preschoolers
will thrive with this kind of direction from the adults in their lives
– and everyone will be the happier for it.”
Mommy and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes … Aren’t They?
First edition, 40 pages, full color illustrations, 8”x10” quality paperback.
ISBN 978-0-9790420-0-3
LC 2006039002
Publication date: June 2007
and
Why Do I Have To?
First edition, 40 pages, full color illustrations, 8”x10” quality paperback.
ISBN 978-0-9790420-1-0
LC 2008028425
Publication date: January 2009
Publisher: Perfecting Parenting Press
Website: www.PerfectingParentingPress.com
High resolution images of the cover for each book are available at
http://www.PerfectingParentingPress.com/press_room.html
To reach Dr. Annye Rothenberg, call (650) 364-4466
These books can be ordered for $9.95 each from www.PerfectingParentingPress.com online, or by phone, fax, or mail. The books can also be ordered at Amazon.com.
