"An essential title that advocates for internal changes that start with the parent." — Library Journal (starred review)
"Dr. Shefali has yet again gifted us with a paradigm shifting book of empowerment. This step-by-step guide is for all those who are ready to truly understand the journey of self-aware parenting. The Parenting Map is the roadmap to help break generational cycles and create an emotionally healthy environment for your family. In recent years, it's become more clear just how much our childhood impacts us as adults, and Dr. Shefali's compassionate, wise, and honest approach is needed now more than ever." — Dr. Nicole LePera, psychologist and author of Do the Work
“Break free from the destructive patterns of your past. For parents with kids of all ages, The Parenting Map is the solution-oriented guide you have been looking for to raise independent, authentic, and happy children.” — Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back
"The Parenting Map is a must-have for all stages of the parenting journey. It offers insight on self-aware parenting, which teaches us that when we heal ourselves, we become our children’s best possible caretakers and champions. We can all use these gentle tools to be the engaged, empathetic parents our children need." — Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Mother, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Advocate
“Raising children in our crazy world has never been harder. Dr. Shefali’s classic The Conscious Parent was a game changer that introduced me to the idea of intentional and self-aware parenting. And with The Parenting Map, she has done what seemed impossible, she’s given us the playbook! For parents with kids of all ages, The Parenting Map is the solution-oriented guide you have been looking for to raise independent, authentic, and happy children.” — Eva Longoria Baston
★ 05/01/2023
With her previous titles (The Conscious Parent, The Awakened Family, and A Radical Awakening) championed by Oprah, clinical psychologist Tsabary further advocates the conscious parenting model and dedicates this book to parents feeling trapped and looking to make positive changes. Past volumes addressed "why" questions; in this book, practical how-tos are explored. Tsabary asserts that the keys lie in embracing differences and allowing everyone in the household to be their authentic selves, devoid of judgment. She wants readers to remember that children are not mini-adults. The book focuses on self-development and its central role in removing the fantasy world of parenting that keeps many in a fixed mindset. Journaling exercises are included, and the author explores the personality types of both parents and children and how they interact. The book shows that while guilt, blame, and shame often seem to be roadblocks for today's parents, mistakes can be a tool to awaken them and often results in true changes from the inside out. VERDICT An essential title that advocates for internal changes that start with the parent.
