How to be a Happier Parent

Listeners will appreciate the overall positive tone in this encyclopedic guide to feeling more effective as a parent. The youthful-sounding author, a mother of four and former editor of a NEW YORK TIMES parenting blog, is an easy-to-hear, likable narrator. Her upbeat attitude is believable as she explains what's behind familiar challenges like morning and bedtime struggles, chores, sibling conflicts, and excessive screen time. She's assembled her often surprising solutions from a variety of sources--research studies, her blog visitors, and a generous assortment of experts. It's 10 hours of scenarios and strategies, but the author's believable optimism keeps listeners engaged as they consider her practical, empowering ideas. By doing less and expecting more from your kids, she says, you can bring back the joy of being a part of something important that's going well. T.W. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine