Parenting: The Long Journey

Parenting: The Long Journey

The advice is non-judgmental and its philosophical approaches like "parents are experts on themselves" and "aim for better not perfect" make the book very inviting to those faced with the challenges of parenting in today's world.

"Joe Rich is my parenting mentorhis parenting advice is cut-and-dried, direct, and it gets you the very best results."
--Marilyn Denis

Can anything prepare you for parenting--the ultimate, lifelong road trip?

Renowned parenting and relationship therapist Joe rich takes us on an unforgettable journey down he winding road of parenting. This information-packed guide covers all ages and developmental stages, offering advice on:
- smoothing the toddler bumps
- easing into the adolescent corners
- finding the teenage emergency exits

Hilarious and touching real-life stories illustrates Joe's inspirational philosophies: "Parents are already experts," and "Aim for better, not perfect." Everyone faced with the never-ending challenges of parenting today will benefit from the insider scoop on hooking up your jumper cables, how to make a compass work for you and your kids, the three words no parent should be without, and why you really do need to book adjoining rooms.

Table of contents:
Foreword by Marilyn Denis.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part I: Nine Keys to Phenomenal Parenting.
Chapter 1. The Parent as Expert.
Chapter 2. "Better".
Chapter 3. Modeling.
Chapter 4. Parent in Alliance, Not in Opposition.
Chapter 5. The Long View: See the Journey as a Long One.
Chapter 6. Parenting on Three Words a Day: Love and Limits.
Chapter 7. Yes, No, Maybe.
Chapter 8. Safety First.
Chapter 9. Communication.
Part II: What to Pack and Why.
Chapter 10. Plot Your Course: Pack a Map.
Chapter 11. Remember Your Goal Pack a Compass.
Chapter 12. Rejuvenate! Pack Booster Cables.
Chapter 13. You're Not Alone: Pack a Driver's Manual.
Chapter 14. Money Makes the Wheels Go Round: Pack Traveler's Check's.
Chapter 15. This One's for Everyone: Pack a Camera.
Chapter 16. Need Help Drawing the Line? Pack a Whistle.
Chapter 17. Computer Safety for All Ages: Pack an Electrical Adapter.
Chapter 18. Remembering to Remember: Pack a Scrapbook.
Chapter 19. Enjoy and Indulge: Pack Treats.
Part III: Lessons for The Long Journey.
Chapter 20. Read the Map and Teach Map-Reading: Raising Your Children to Be Independent.
Chapter 21. Drive the Car and Teach Driving: Encouraging and Integrating Feedback.
Chapter 22. Ride in the Passenger Seat: Encouraging Co-operation, Mutual Respect and Interdependence.
Chapter 23. When You Get There, the Trip Always Looks Better: A Proven Expert Strategy to Help You Keep Parenting Fun.
Chapter 24. Program First: Creative Solutions to Common Discipline Traps.
Chapter 25. Use Your Mirrors, Always: Understanding Patterns So You Can Spot the Problems Before They Happen.
Chapter 26. Consider Other Modes of Transportation: Different Parenting Styles You Can Adapt to Deal with Parenting Conundrums.
Chapter 27. Choosing by Elimination: Embrace Your Failures and Become a Better Parent.
Chapter 28. Book Adjoining Rooms, Regularly Keeping the Romance Alive--Seriously!
Chapter 29. Making Side Trips: Clever Tips for Keeping Your Life Spontaneous.
Chapter 30. Three Right-Hand Turns and We're Home: Peace of Mind in an Ever-Changing World.
Chapter 31. Take Your Hands Off the Horn: How to Stop Yelling, What's at Stake and How to Find Support.
Chapter 32. Friendly Advice About the Role of Friend.
Chapter 33. Changing the Tire and Calling the Auto Club:Realistic Decision-Making in the Age of Super Parents.
Conclusion: the end of the Book, Not the End of the Journey.
Index.

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Joe Rich, (Toronto, Ontario Canada) is a Social Worker with a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Toronto. He has practiced social work for over 20 years and has worked with couples, families, and individuals in a variety of counselling and counselling-related settings.

Although many know Joe Rich from his role as weekly guest therapist on the nationally syndicated television show CityLine, Joe has a been active in both providing counselling services, consultation and professional development for professionals for over 20 years.

Joe has been a guest lecturer at several academic settings including the University of Toronto (School of Graduate Studies; Continuing Education, and the Faculty of Social Work) and Sir Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Foreword by Marilyn Denis

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: Nine Keys to Phenomenal Parenting
Chapter 1. The Parent as Expert
Chapter 2. "Better"
Chapter 3. Modeling
Chapter 4. Parent in Alliance, Not in Opposition
Chapter 5. The Long View: See the Journey as a Long One
Chapter 6. Parenting on Three Words a Day: Love and Limits
Chapter 7. Yes, No, Maybe
Chapter 8. Safety First
Chapter 9. Communication

Part II: What to Pack and Why
Chapter 10. Plot Your Course: Pack a Map
Chapter 11. Remember Your Goal Pack a Compass
Chapter 12. Rejuvenate! Pack Booster Cables
Chapter 13. You're Not Alone: Pack a Driver's Manual
Chapter 14. Money Makes the Wheels Go Round: Pack Traveler's Check's
Chapter 15. This One's for Everyone: Pack a Camera
Chapter 16. Need Help Drawing the Line? Pack a Whistle
Chapter 17. Computer Safety for All Ages: Pack an Electrical Adapter
Chapter 18. Remembering to Remember: Pack a Scrapbook
Chapter 19. Enjoy and Indulge: Pack Treats

Part III: Lessons for The Long Journey
Chapter 20. Read the Map and Teach Map-Reading: Raising Your Children to Be Independent
Chapter 21. Drive the Car and Teach Driving: Encouraging and Integrating Feedback
Chapter 22. Ride in the Passenger Seat: Encouraging Co-operation, Mutual Respect and Interdependence
Chapter 23. When You Get There, the Trip Always Looks Better: A Proven Expert Strategy to Help You Keep Parenting Fun
Chapter 24. Program First: Creative Solutions to Common Discipline Traps
Chapter 25. Use Your Mirrors, Always: Understanding Patterns So You Can Spot the Problems Before They Happen
Chapter 26. Consider Other Modes of Transportation: Different Parenting Styles You Can Adapt to Deal with Parenting Conundrums
Chapter 27. Choosing by Elimination: Embrace Your Failures and Become a Better Parent
Chapter 28. Book Adjoining Rooms, Regularly Keeping the Romance Alive--Seriously!
Chapter 29. Making Side Trips: Clever Tips for Keeping Your Life Spontaneous
Chapter 30. Three Right-Hand Turns and We're Home: Peace of Mind in an Ever-Changing World
Chapter 31. Take Your Hands Off the Horn: How to Stop Yelling, What's at Stake and How to Find Support
Chapter 32. Friendly Advice About the Role of Friend
Chapter 33. Changing the Tire and Calling the Auto Club:Realistic Decision-Making in the Age of Super Parents

Conclusion: the end of the Book, Not the End of the Journey

Index.