Parenting 2.0: Think in the Future, Act in the Now

by Tricia Ferrara

An indispensable guide that shows parents how to provide their children with a framework to reach their full potential and discover that growth can be an invigorating two-way street.In this rapidly changing world in which divorce, mental health issues, aggression, and promiscuity among children are on the rise, and education, economic prosperity, and life satisfaction are declining, families are in search of a new parenting script. In Parenting 2.0, professional counselor and parenting strategist Tricia Ferrara shows parents how to stop using old scripts that define their role as spectators and learn to actively participate by relying on core principles that can dramatically improve relationships, overcome behavioral challenges, and help a family reach its full potential. Ferrara relies on her clinical experience as well as evidence in neurological, social, developmental, and behavioral disciplines to lay out a step-by-step process that teaches parents how to build strong relationships with their children, lead by example, and encourage development. With a down-to-earth style, she addresses real-life issues that parents face with their children on a daily basis, such as the lure of social networking, sexual temptation, and fierce competition among peers.Parenting 2.0 provides concrete advice that helps parents remove the blindfolds, cultivate their children’s abilities to develop and adapt at any age or stage, and discover that growth can be an invigorating two-way street.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

227 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2014

About the author

My book, Parenting 2.0 Think in the Future Act in the Now, is a product of 15 years working as a therapist. All spent listening to life stories that have detoured, wobbled, crashed, burned and been re-built. Too many were family situations that did not need to become full blown crisis. In almost all cases, if Moms and Dads had better information the crisis would have been averted.

As I looked around, it was clear that old parenting tactics would not work for today's families. By writing Parenting 2.0, I am providing something new. Insight and principles that keep modern challenges top of mind.

As a mom of 15 year old twins I'm living that reality as we speak! The journey has proven to be terrifying,triumphant and truly humbling all at the same time.
The book highlights much of what I learned personally and professionally about how important parents are in the life of a child.

I'm a person after the truth. The truth about why so many people appear to be broken when in fact they were just never built right.

It crushes me to see young people struggling without the tools to bring their gifts to the world. Given the challenges we face, I don't think we, as a society, have the luxury of leaving one scrap of talent behind.

My professional life exposes me to volumes of information about healthy human development and how to thrive. Too often, that vital information never makes it past the classroom door!

Parenting 2.0, changes that! I have used a combination of cutting-edge science, psychology and humor, to weave pragmatic insight into the development and lives of our children.

I want to help Moms and Dads examine the deepening responsibility of raising children in a world marked by perpetual crisis, and provide parents with a blueprint for connecting to, and guiding, children in an impactful way.

Enjoy the read and feel free to reach out with questions!

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very happily surprised by this book. I have two young children, and was eager to gain tools to help me be a better parent. This book definitely delivered! It first starts off by outlining what is wrong with our culture and how our children will fall prey to that if we don't do our parts as parents to elevate our ideas/& mode of parenting. It also mentions ways that you can help your children continue to grow and develop to be emotionally & mentally strong members of society from the time they are in diapers.I love that she gives real applicable advise, I know I have jotted a few things that I can do better with my children. I think the best part about this book is that it touches on so many different topics that children will encounter throughout their lives so no matter who you are or where you are in your parenting you can take something from this. I would definitely recommend this to parents!

I just want to disclose that I did read this from NetGalley but that did not at all influence my opinion or views on this book. This is a very insightful read & has some real applicable advise!

[I_Prefer_Anonymous · Rating 5 out of 5]

In addition to reading the book my spouse and I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Ferrara. Her advice written and in session is very practical and comes from a place of deep wisdom with the view that as parents we are preparing our children for fulfilling lives in an uncertain and unknowable future. Brava!

[Dale Workman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.

Good book. Good advice. Practical advice.

[Robyn Porter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish i would have read this when my children were younger. Some great concepts and up-to-date strategies.