Ask the Author: Stephanie Davies-Arai
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Stephanie Davies-Arai
It emerged gradually over years of parenting and working with parents, and more specifically when I did some research on parenting books on Amazon and realised that there are two polarised camps of parenting ideology and that all the advice we read comes broadly from one or the other. That insight gave me the structure and purpose of my book.
Stephanie Davies-Arai
I get inspiration from the parents I work with, from my own experiences with my children and often from things I read that really annoy me! Specifically when I read parenting advice which I know will not work!
Stephanie Davies-Arai
My book is about the messages children receive from their parents and I plan to write a follow-up book about the messages children receive from the culture, so I am currently doing some research in this area.
Stephanie Davies-Arai
Writing a blog to a deadline every week and having to do it no matter what really helps you to find your unique voice - even if no-one else ever reads it, it helps you to look back and see your progress and establishes a discipline even when you feel uninspired.
Stephanie Davies-Arai
The feeling of total indulgence in doing something I love.
Stephanie Davies-Arai
I go for a walk! If that doesn't work I try to immerse myself in something completely different for a while, and sometimes I wander around looking completely vacant. It always passes.
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