Why Can't I Be the Parent I Want to Be?: End Old Patterns and Enjoy Your Children by Charles H. Elliott

by Charles H. Elliott

Little has been written about the concept of schemas, rigidly held beliefs people have about themselves and their relationships, which may hinder parents in carrying out their best intentions. This book helps readers identify their own schemas, recognize triggers, and monitor their recurrence.

Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 1999

Reviews

[Julie Verner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explores ways in which our best intentions at parenting can be sabotaged by our problematic ways of thinking and acting. The authors offer a concrete framework for reflecting on our personal histories and assist in the identification of problematic patterns. They also include many case examples and application exercises that are helpful. If you want to look beyond general parenting technique to reflect on your own person as parent, this book will help you to do that.

[Kristen · Rating 2 out of 5]

lots of emphasis on breaking ineffective learned patterns