For What It's Worth

“This eminently approachable book is a splendid gift to new and expecting parents. Dr. Cook’s candid and humorous descriptions of key aspects of raising infants—intertwined as they are with her perspective as a clinical psychologist as well as her substantial experience in working with infants and their families—provide a rich, non-formulaic framework for parenting. Dr. Cook succeeds admirably in reflecting on her own feelings, experiences, and thoughts in a way that stimulates each of us to consider our own “best practices” for nurturing emotionally intelligent and hardy children.”---Peter A. Reiner, PhD, LMFT, Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Faculty at The Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and The Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis

“Dr Cook, has written a vibrant, down-to-earth and insightful account of what it takes to become a parent, how to manage after the baby arrives and how to raise stronger, resilient and kinder children. "For What It's Worth - A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting” is a must read for anyone contemplating parenthood or has already started the journey.”----Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Driven to Distraction.

Author Bio:

Dr. Bethany Cook, PsyD, MT-BC, earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music therapy and a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology. She is a board-certified music therapist and a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field. She specializes in neuropsychological assessment, children and families. Dr. Cook is a mother to two young children and has been in a same-sex relationship for twelve years. Raised in the Mormon church, her religious upbringing provided extensive "hands-on practice" and exposure to not only babies and children, but also the generational knowledge passed down through the women in the community.