Calm and Confident Parenting: How to Care for Yourself (and Your Kids) through Life's Chaos, Hardcover/Alison Mitzner

Parenting can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Even the most dedicated among us may sacrifice our own well-being on behalf of our kids-but that's the wrong thing to do. There is a better way. Parenting doesn't have to be a blur of sleep deprivation, stress, weight gain, and emotional chaos. You will be a better parent when you first take care of yourself. Doing that is not selfish. By learning how to balance caring for yourself and your kids, you will be a confident, calmer mom or dad. That may seem impossible, but it's not. Pediatrician and single mom Alison Mitzner combines science-backed information with her own experience to fill the pages of Calm and Confident Parenting . She shares proven strategies and tools for making small changes to your mindset, routine, and habits. Her guide to manageable adjustments that improve your nutrition, focus on fitness, and-critically-organize your time will make you a happier, better parent. With Dr. Mitzner's steady and assured wisdom, you will be able to raise your children with calm confidence and enjoy your journey as a mother or father.