How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It
Real Tips & Strategies for Parents of Today’s Gen Z Kids
Lisa Sugarman author Debra Fox Gansenberg author Arief Kriembonga illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Familius LLC
Published:1st Aug '19
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Helicopter parent, tiger parent . . . lawnmower parent? Generation Z has a reputation of entitlement, but this attitude is often fostered by parents who mow down every obstacle in their child's path, never letting them fail. In How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It, humorist Lisa Sugarman takes her humanistic approach to parenting Gen Z kids and tells it like it is. Sugarman reminds parents that it's okay (and beneficial) for children to confront obstacles, it's okay if your children are not perfect, and it's okay to say "No." The goal is not to raise perfect children; the goal is to raise kind, responsible adults, and it's a process.How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids reminds the reader that mistakes and problems lead to lessons. Fixating on raising the smartest, fastest, most successful child will never result in a happy child (or a happy parent). With healthy doses of humor and reality, Lisa Sugarman reminds us that our kids were never meant to be perfect, and perfectly imperfect kids can become wonderful, well-rounded adults if we just allow them to grow.
"Lisa Sugarman is the mom friend you need in your life immediately! I’m so grateful to have Lisa’s juicy nuggets of wisdom, calm voice of positivity, and practical tools for navigating mom life in my bag of parenting tricks. She gives permission for the inevitable screw-ups in parenting and gently guides you through it. There are so many gems in this book that my highlighter got a workout! This book will stay close by, and I’ll reference it anytime my attitude needs a tune up."
- Maria Sansone, Emmy Award-Winning television host of Good Day LA, mom of two
“I read a ton of parenting books as I have a parenting coaching practice and podcast, and this book is a great one. How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids (and Be OK with It) has tons of practical tips and advice combined with real-world examples and stories. I love how the chapters are presented and a licensed clinical social worker weighs in on all the practical tips as well. It is well written and entertaining to read. I had one of the authors on my podcast, and she was so knowledgeable and conversational, just like the book.”
—Dr. Kimberly Swales, host of Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales and marriage, parenting, career, and life coach
"Sugarman and Gansenberg both nail it on the important issues they place on parenting. I am familiar with Gen Z kids, and the advice these women provide is very relevant and should be studied nd applied every day to help our newest generation of children and parents to raise self-sufficient kids that will contribute to society and figure it (life) out along the way."
- Manhattan Book Review
"Lisa recognizes the power of harnessing relatable resources to help moms and dads find parenting success. How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK With It is a fresh and seriously unique perspective into modern parenting. An easy and delightful read that makes any parent feel like it's ok to be perfectly imperfect."
- Amanda Ducach, Founder CEO of SocialMama, the networking app for moms
"Lisa is like your go-to friend—the one you call for a coffee when you're worried sick about your kids, feel you've lost your way with them, or just want to laugh. She conveys the same warmth, compassion, and positivity in these pages that she does in real life."
- Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of Grown and Flown, mom of two
ISBN: 9781641701617
Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 16mm
Weight: 340g
240 pages