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December 13, 2005
More Mommy Guilt Antidotes
While we're on the subject of the blame game (something that has plagued mothers in particular, who have historically been the scapegoat of "experts" ranging from Dr. Freud to Dr. Laura) - Why not turn to a resource that makes you feel good for a change? Why not lighten up a little - on ourselves and our kids - and have a laugh, for once?
NoVa mama Devra Renner, a clinical social worker, has co-authored a must-read book with colleague and childhood friend Aviva Pflock of Loveland, Colorado, a specialist in child development and parent education.
Their book Mommy Guilt: Learn to Worry Less, Focus on What Matters Most, & Raise Happier Kids was released in spring 2005 and is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or through their website if you'd like a special signed edition (with a portion of proceeds going to charity).
Their parenting website, Parentopia.net, also leverages their trademark mix of insightful information, humor, empathy, and practicality. At the site you can read excerpts from their book, learn more about the authors and their background, join their mailing list, read their blog, post a parenting question and get feedback, and access helpful resources through their links list.
I like their non-dogmatic, live-and-let-live philosophy of parenting, in which we all open ourselves to new ideas, new approaches, new viewpoints -but are not ruled by any of them. In which we're free to reject what doesn't work, and to try new things that might. A philosophy in which parents can be confident enough to find and embrace what works best for their kids, their family.
Devra and Aviva also offer a Mommy Guilt Parenting Seminar for preschools, parents' groups, church or synagogue groups, nonprofit agencies, and corporate employee programs. To contact Devra for more info, send email to devra at parentopia dot net.
Posted by Sarah at December 13, 2005 9:49 AM.
