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Raising Good Humans Every Day

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This book is great for first time parents with young children. Lots of helpful tips that help you keep focus on the present with your kids. I would say if your children are newborn to five, this book is beneficial to you.

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I just reviewed Raising Good Humans Every Day by Hunter Clarke-Fields; Shefali Tsabary. #RaisingGoodHumansEveryDay #NetGalley
[NetGalley URL] This book makes you stop and think about how we want to approach raising our children. There was a lot to process, but I felt it was well written.

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This book has some good techniques to use to help step back and figure out ways to better parent your child.
It's a look at parenthood and helping other parents feel less alone.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

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This is the book I have needed! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the number of parenting books out there, and find it hard to pick the one for me. This book is so wonderfully designed & written. The included quotes are relatable & helpful to consider. The exercises for dealing with various parenting challengers are easy to understand & try. I love the steps given to take action for the different common challenges we all have as parents. This makes me feel like I can empower myself to handle things in a positive way & keep moving forward & learning along the way!

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I was hoping to gain useful parenting advice from an expert. The writer does not have any credentials. The writing did not seem intelligent. I will not be recommending this.

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I absolutely loved reading "Raising Good Humans Every Day" and found it to be an invaluable resource for new parents. One of the book's greatest strengths is its concise and digestible chapters, making it easy to navigate amidst the chaos of parenting. I particularly appreciated how each chapter provided a range of diverse strategies for resolving conflicts, allowing me to tailor my approach to suit my child's needs. The inclusion of practical exercises throughout the book was a game-changer, providing hands-on tools to implement the strategies discussed. In summary, "Raising Good Humans Every Day" is a must-read for new parents seeking guidance on nurturing their children's character and fostering healthy relationships.

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There are two books I recommend daily in my practice as a family/child therapist. Raising Good Human (the first one) is that book. So when I saw this come up on NetGalley I was soooooooo excited! Even more excited when I opened it and saw how much more accessible the activities are.

The self-compassion content (Neff) was where this book started to shine. And it continues to bring that concept of compassion to it’s readers by normalizing having feelings and making mistakes as a parent!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. I will be purchasing a hard copy of this book for my practice and telling every family I meet to buy this book. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book and get it early.

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This is a must-have resource! It is full of great strategies, advice, and easy to implement ideas. This is one I'll return to again and again. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

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I absolutely love this book! It is written using simple terms and is such an easy read. It flows perfectly. Such great information on becoming a better parent and person in general.

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I love the book Raising Good Humans. This “go-to” daily guide offers so many simple ways to press pause, stop reacting, and start parenting with intention. Those are all helpful tips to help parents make it through the every day challenges. I feel like this book is a must have!

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I give 4.5 stars to this thoughtful and useful book. I think just about every parent/care-giver will find something helpful in it.

Each chapter is short and focused, making the book manageable to read. That's important for busy parents! In each chapter, the author gives specific strategies to try, backed by expert opinions and research. The strategies also often relate to the author's personal experiences as a parent; her honesty made me more convinced that these strategies work.

I appreciated how detailed and varied the strategies were, covering everything from mindfulness to playfulness. As the author notes, the strategies - for example, tactical breathing - are "win-wins." When a parent models the strategy in front of a child, not only does the care-giver become more calm and present, the child is able to use those strategies to regulate their emotions, too.

In a time when everyone seems to have an opinion on sleep-training, baby-led weaning, spanking, etc., it is refreshing to read a book about having compassion for ourselves and our children.

However, I wanted - and expected, based on the title of the book - to see more about teaching children to have compassion for others, too. Chapter 34 has some good information on resolving conflicts, and Chapter 44 is focused on cultivating helpfulness within the home. So, while the sub-title of the book is an apt descriptor, I felt that the book's title is a bit misleading. It feels like something is missing.

I still think this is a fantastic book. I know I will return to it often as I parent, and I plan to recommend it to my friends who are parents, too!

Disclaimer: I received a free electronic advanced reader copy from NetGalley. I was not required to provide a positive review.

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