Finally, a parenting book designed to be used in the real (messy) world with real (irrational) kids and actual (human) parents. Mary Willcox Smith gives parents not just the why and the how but the actual, literal words to use. Hallelujah!
Exceptionally well written, organized and presented for the benefit and accessibility for the non-specialist general reader, "Small Moments, Big Impact: The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent" should be considered essential reading for parents wanting their children to achieve success as they grow from childhood into young adulthood in these undeniably stressful times for any family.
Parenting is challenging. We all try so hard to give our all to our children. We desperately want them to feel loved and connected. But somehow there is often a disconnect. Perhaps it’s a generational thing, or that we don’t seem to speak the same language as our children, or just all of the “disconnection” that our kids are dealing with in today’s frenetic world. What are steps that parents can take to help their children feel loved and connected? As a part of our series about “How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected” we had the pleasure to interview Mary Willcox Smith.
Mary Willcox Smith is a Parent Coach, Speaker, and Author. A mom to four daughters, Mary’s passion for neuroscience, mindfulness, and child development inspired her book, Small Moments, Big Impact: The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent (September, 2023). Mary holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School, is a Master Certified Life Coach, and a Certified Positive Discipline Expert. She provides coaching to an exclusive roster of parents and frequently speaks with schools, corporations, and parent groups.
When I realized I might also be passing along my angst, my inner critic, and my unrelenting feeling of not being quite good enough, I woke up