The BookWhat They Don't Teach in Prenatal Class:
The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids & Teens
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Why I decided to invest the time in writing a book
Anne Andrew wrote this book because of her experience as the mother of a troubled teenager. In seeking a way to help her daughter, she learned valuable insights she wished she’d known when her children were still young. What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal Class is for parents of children of any age, but particularly for those who worry about a family history of depression or addiction.
Many people think that nurturing a child’s self-esteem is the answer. However, Anne discovered that the crucial message we must get across to children is that they are inherently worthy as human beings. Self-esteem is easily lost, but our Inherent Worth (IW) never changes. This concept is not only the key to happiness, it is also the key to prevention and to recovery.
You need to know that the negative beliefs that drive our behavior and our children’s behavior, and which can lead to addiction, get started in early childhood. While you can’t prevent your children from taking on these beliefs, you can help to counter them when they do.
Many people think that nurturing a child’s self-esteem is the answer. However, Anne discovered that the crucial message we must get across to children is that they are inherently worthy as human beings. Self-esteem is easily lost, but our Inherent Worth (IW) never changes. This concept is not only the key to happiness, it is also the key to prevention and to recovery.
You need to know that the negative beliefs that drive our behavior and our children’s behavior, and which can lead to addiction, get started in early childhood. While you can’t prevent your children from taking on these beliefs, you can help to counter them when they do.
When you read this insightful parenting guide, you will learn how to:
- Understand your child’s behavior and how to change it.
- Turn off your hot buttons and deescalate conflict.
- Improve communication with all members of the family.
- Strengthen your relationships (not just with your children).
- Gain a new perspective on your role as a parent.
Launching February 13th!
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"I found this book fascinating, profound and refreshing. It goes far beyond the traditional how-to help books for parents of troubled kids and teens as it establishes that relational problems are caused by the lack of "Inherent Worth" originating with the parent. Just by becoming a parent does not diminish or change negative, restricting self-beliefs, but rather transfer them on to the child. Transformation begins with working on yourself for which the author has a simple, easy to use method, the "Choose Again Six-Step Process". Bottom line is that each one of us has "Inherent Worth" by just being, something that cannot be sought or bought – it simply is. No more, no less. When we establish our own self-worth, self-respect and self-love we find peace, gratitude and joy within. This balanced state of self can change any situation with ease, thus supporting us in healing our children through acceptance and unconditional love." - Marina Shakour Haber, Author of "Dream a Better Dream-Change Your Mind to Save the World" |