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13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success Paperback – International Edition, September 19, 2017

by Amy Morin (Author)
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The author of the international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do turns her focus to parents, teaching them how to raise mentally strong and resilient children.

Do today’s children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life’s challenges in an increasingly complicated and scary world? With safe spaces and trigger warnings designed to "protect" kids, many adults worry that children don’t have the resilience to reach their greatest potential. Amy Morin, the author who identified the characteristics that mentally strong people share, now gives adults—parents, teachers, and other mentors—the tools they need to become mental strength trainers. While other books tell parents what to do, Amy teaches parents what "not to do," which she says is equally important in raising mentally strong youngsters.

As a foster parent, psychotherapist, and expert in family and teen therapy, Amy has witnessed first-hand what works. When children have the skills they need to deal with challenges in their everyday lives, they can flourish socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. With appropriate support, encouragement, and guidance from adults, kids grow stronger and become better. Drawing on her experiences and insight, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do combines case studies, practical tips, specific strategies, and concrete and proven exercises to help children of all ages—from preschoolers to teenagers—build mental muscle and develop into healthy, strong adults.

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In her international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin taught us what it takes to be mentally strong. Now she teaches parents the unhealthy habits to avoid in order to raise mentally strong children.

Do you prevent your child from making mistakes? Do you give your child power over you? Do you parent out of guilt? If so, you’re not alone. Every parent wants to provide the best and safest future for their child. But in today’s increasingly complicated and scary world, many parents have taken things a step too far, mistakenly believing that giving their children the best chance at a successful life involves trying to shield them from pain and reality.

From free-range parenting to helicopter parenting, many of today’s popular parenting practices aren’t allowing parents to teach children the skills they need to become mentally strong adults. In 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, Morin demonstrates to parents through easy-to-follow steps what not to do—the unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that hold adults back from raising mentally strong children. Drawing on the insight she has gained from her experiences as a psychotherapist, an expert in family and teen therapy, and a foster parent, Morin combines case studies, practical tips, and proven exercises to help children of all ages—from preschoolers to teenagers—build the mental muscle and grit they need to grow stronger and become prepared for a better, brighter future.

The 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do

  1. They Don’t Condone a Victim Mentality
  2. They Don’t Parent out of Guilt
  3. They Don’t Make Their Child the Center of the Universe
  4. They Don’t Allow Fear to Dictate Their Choices
  5. They Don’t Give Their Child Power over Them
  6. They Don’t Expect Perfection
  7. They Don’t Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility
  8. They Don’t Shield Their Child from Pain
  9. They Don’t Feel Responsible for Their Child’s Emotions
  10. They Don’t Prevent Their Child from Making Mistakes
  11. They Don’t Confuse Discipline with Punishment
  12. They Don’t Take Shortcuts to Avoid Discomfort
  13. They Don’t Lose Sight of Their Values

About the Author

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, instructor at Northeastern University, and psychotherapist. She is the author of the international bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, as well as 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do. Amy is a regular contributor to Verywell, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., and Psychology Today. She gave one of the most viewed TEDx talks of all time and was named the “self-help guru of the moment” by The Guardian. She lives in Marathon, Florida. 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do is her third book.

 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0062697587
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (September 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062697585
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062697585
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
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Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor and psychotherapist. She's one of the most popular TEDx speakers of all time. Her talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has been viewed more than 22 million times. She's also the award-winning host of a podcast called Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin.

In 2013, her article, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," became a viral sensation when it was read by over 50 million people. Her Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, also titled "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," is being translated into more than 40 languages.

Her second book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, is filled with more than 100 mental strength exercises for parents and children.

Her third book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do, focuses on the bad habits women can give up to build their mental muscles.

Her fourth book, 13 Things Strong Kids Do, teaches tweens how to develop mental strength.

Her fifth book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Workbook, is now available.

Her advice has been featured on or in numerous media outlets including Time, CNN, CNBC, Today, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Fox News, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, and Success.

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Specific tips for raising self-assured children!
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Specific tips for raising self-assured children!
This is a helpful book! It gives specific suggestions for what is helpful and not helpful when raising self-assured children. This book is full of tips for implementing the ideas presented, when parenting preschoolers, school-age kids, and teenagers. Although I don't agree with everything the author states, I would recommend this book to any parent or person who interacts with children. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!
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Dennis Legori
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! A must read for any parent.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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I had the opportunity to get an advance copy of this book over summer and it turned out to be such a great read - as good as Amy's first book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.

This book is a must read for any parent that wants to bring out the best in their kids. I read this book over summer and worked on the chapters with our 16 year old daughter. She got so involved in it that she read the book as well. While the book is meant for parents, I would recommend that teenagers read it as well. The book is full of real life case studies and very relevant examples.

After reading the book through summer, I've noticed such an improvement with our daughter in just a few weeks. She spent over 100 hours volunteering through summer and the school year is going very well. The book provides plenty of tips and examples that can be easily applied. My daughter could easily relate to the examples provided in the book. The book also exposed some of my parenting limitations and help me become a better parent as well.

I liked the book so much that I ordered extra copies to give friends and family - especially since there was a great pre-order special on the book.
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Insight
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional. About more than just parenting
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
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This book will serve you, you as a parent, grandparents and people and children you know. His is more than a parenting book. It’s a life book. A relationship book. A success book.
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James B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Might hit close to home
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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My favorite part of the book is that all the negative behaviors from children stem from poor parenting techniques, even if the technique was initiated with the best intent (which they usually are). I love how the author provides anecdotes to drive the point home. Parents are like "we've tried everything, but little Johnny is just xxx". After some analyzing, it turns out this isn't Johnny's doing, but something the parents are doing. Might be difficult for many people to accept they are responsible for the poor behavior or lack of emotional maturity exhibited by thier children. Most people want to blame the school, the in-laws, or even the child them self. Couldn't possibly be me or my parenting, right?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I’ve read this book several times and will continue to use it as my kids grow. Helpful for parents of young children through adolescents. Highly recommend!!
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JMH
5.0 out of 5 stars and tools to help parents raise happy and successful children
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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Amy Morin does a fabulous job of giving strategies, exercises, and tools to help parents raise happy and successful children. Her writing style is engaging and I can easily relate to her examples. The knowledge presented is so relevant to our era of parenting. Some of it makes me laugh, because I am absolutely guilty of doing the things that I should not do. The best part about this book is that it gives me awareness of my mistakes and then outlines a clear path to get me back on track.
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KeNeshia Jalene
5.0 out of 5 stars Yesssss
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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This book was spot on! Its such an incredible feeling to be on a memtal strength journey with your kids. Coaching them to be the best versions of themselves is mind blowing.
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ejs
5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t tell your kids what to do, show them by NOT doing these 13 things
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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A well written guide to many of the ways parents (myself included) can affect the mental habits and success of their children. Through practical examples, principle-driven advice, and tiered strategies from toddler through teenage years, this book guides parents to better results by ensuring they know what not to do along the way.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beneficial for anyone raising kids!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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This book is absolutely phenomenal for parents- I recommend it to ANY parent or grandparent even!!!!! Or aunt or uncle!! Anybody, because it is so supremely eye-opening and helpful in such a common sense way. Such a great read.
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J B
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by its title...
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2023
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Very good and useful book. The title is a bit hokey but good content...
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Nicolas Modrzyk
1.0 out of 5 stars one more thing mentally strong parents dont do
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Anjali Chopra
5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent should read this book - all cultures..
Reviewed in India on November 4, 2020
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It is a great book for parents to read - kids from pre school to young adults are guided for. It is neither pro kids nor pro parents - truly balanced.
I am a grand mom yet I learnt a lot on my ‘over lenient’ approach to grandkids
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Leabadu
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! And great author.
Reviewed in Spain on April 18, 2019
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It’s a great book! I’ll have to buy the one for the adult also..
I recommend this book for all parents. It helps a lot!
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stacey ennion
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2018
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For anyone who needs some support with parenting this book is amazing, it really makes you look at parenting skills and see things from a different perspective
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