Parenting Without Power Struggles

A family therapist says it's OK to be in charge of your family--not in a reactive, authoritarian way but a way that reflects an informed acceptance of the awesome responsibility of raising children. Stiffelman's lovely voice, sweet but intelligent, is nicely captured in this production, which sounds intimate and enormously engaging. Her emotional availability makes this audiobook a soothing way to ponder her advice and encouragement. She says parents can choose ways to prevent childhood omnipotence and not get sucked into endless arguments. With her Socratic questions and openness, her non-judgmental advice will make parents think. This is an audiobook that will help parents be steady in tough situations, thoughtful regarding expectations, and confident when having difficult discussions with their kids. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine