Author Description

The inspiration for this book came from a question I asked the teens of Tiktok. "What is one thing you wish your parents understood that would make your relationship ten times stronger?" The response was overwhelming with well over 200,000 comments and a lot of emotions. I added several to the end of this book. This Gen-x Millennial "parenting guide" was written by your's truly so warning...There is a little humor sprinkled throughout. Also, occasionally a word here and there that may cause a pearl clutch reaction in some. This a contribution to the world in hopes of changing the way we communicate with our children. Because let's face it, parents can make or break a child's self-esteem, which can have a profound impact on them and, essentially, society. Broken people break people. Unhappy and unconfident people hurt others. It's a vicious cycle. How many times have you looked back on something you did or said to them and thought,"Damn. That's a therapy moment they're going to have to work through later in life? We've all been there. The one thing that I hear over and over again from parents is "Why don't my kids talk to me? Why don't they trust me? Why don't they do what they're told?" My answer is always, "you have to model the behavior you want to see in your child." You see? If you're quick to react...If name calling is involved...If you're raising your voice...Demanding respect without giving it yourself... Setting impossible limits. Not interested in what it is they want for their own life...welllllllllll. Can you see where I'm going with this? They come into the world with a unique personality. Unique gifts and talents to be explored and nurtured. Understanding that is the first step. This book is a quick and easy read filled with fun, practical steps to instill confidence which will hopefully be passed on for generations. That ripple effect could be world c