The Parenting Shelf

UNPLUGGED!
Oreste J. DAversa, CPC
Cutting Edge Technology Publishing
http://cuttingedgetechnologypublishing.com
9781952294204, $14.97, PB, 130pp

https://www.amazon.com/UNPLUGGED-Practical-Managing-Teenage-Digital/dp/1952= 294207

Synopsis: Are you a parent, guardian, or educator concerned about the growi=
ng impact of digital technology and social media on the well-being of teena= gers? Then you need to give a careful reading to "UNPLUGGED! A Practical Gu= ide to Managing Teenage Stress in the Digital Age" by Oreste DAversa.

This is an empowering resource that offers a comprehensive toolkit for help= ing teenagers navigate the challenges of the modern world while fostering e= motional wellness, healthy habits, and resilience.

Simply stated, "UNPLUGGED! A Practical Guide to Managing Teenage Stress in = the Digital Age" is an indispensable and practical resource for teenagers, = parents, and educators seeking effective strategies to navigate the challen= ges of the modern world. Packed with proven techniques, practical advice, a=
nd empowering insights, "UNPLUGGED" equips teenagers with the tools they ne=
ed to promote emotional wellness, achieve healthy habits, and build resilie= nce in the digital age -- to unplug from the digital world and embrace a ba= lanced and fulfilling life amidst the real world complexities of modern lif=
e.

Critique: Timely, realistic, informative, insightful, effective, inspiring,=
"UNPLUGGED! A Practical Guide to Managing Teenage Stress in the Digital Ag=
e" is impressively reader friendly in commentary, organization and presenta= tion. While available for personal reading lists in a digital book format (= Kindle, $2.99), "UNPLUGGED!" is a critically important and unreservedly rec= ommended addition to family, middle school, highschool, and community libra=
ry Social Media/Digital Technology and Adolescence/Young Adult Mental Healt=
h collections.

Editorial Note: Oreste J. DAversa, (http://orestedaversa.com) is a Certifie=
d Professional Coach, Life Coach, Career/Job Search Coach, and College Majo=
r Coach. The owner of Metropolitan Small Business Coaching LLC as a Busines=
s Coach, Consultant, and Trainer, he is also an Adjunct Faculty member as a=
University Lecturer at CUNY - Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New=
York City. He is an Inter-Faith (All-Faiths) Minister and appears on podca= sts, radio, and television discussing his expertise in business-related and=
personal growth subjects.

Raising Good Humans Every Day
Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE
New Harbinger Press
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
www.newharbinger.com
9781648481420, $18.95, PB, 216pp

https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Good-Humans-Every-Day/dp/1648481426

Synopsis: As a parent, it's the little things you do each and every day tha=
t can help your kids grow up to be kind, confident, and conscientious human=
beings. But if you're like many parents, you are probably feeling overwhel= med by the daily rush of getting to school on time, helping your kid finish=
their homework, planning meals, and all the seemingly endless tasks that p= ile up and steal the fun out of just being with your child. That's why you = need quick, effective tools to stay present and manage emotions -- both you=
r child's and your own!

With the publication of "Raising Good Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to P= ress Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids", Hunter Clarke-Fields=
provides a "go-to" daily guide that offers 50 simple ways to press pause, = stop reacting, and start parenting with intention. You will also find mindf= ulness skills for calming your own stress when difficult emotions arise; an=
d tips for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolut= ion, and reflective listening.

Most importantly, by following these daily techniques, you'll learn to brea=
k the unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generatio= nal habits shaped by your parents, so you can respond to your children in m= ore skillful ways.

As a busy parents you will discover: Self-compassion practices for those da=
ys when you feel like a "terrible parent"; Breathing and meditation exercis=
es for calming emotions in the moment; Tips for "unhooking" from negative t= houghts and self-criticism; Mindfulness skills for staying present with you=
r kids.

You will also learn how to develop a "teaching mindset" when faced with dif= ficult behavior, and find tons of creative and playful activities to increa=
se cooperation in your child. Being a parent is a lot of work, but it can a= lso be joyful and fun. But this daily guide can help you create and enjoy t= hose little moments!

Critique: A compact (5 x 0.48 x 7 inches, 5.6 ounces) little volume that is=
thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, "Raising Go=
od Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Conne=
ct with Your Kids" is a combination self-help instruction guide and practic=
al 'how to' parenting manual that is especially recommended reading for any= one new to parenthood -- and has considerable and applicable ideas for even=
the more experienced parent or caregiver. Inspired and inspiring, "Raising=
Good Humans Every Day" is unreservedly recommended pick for personal, prof= essional, and community library Parenting collections. It should be noted f=
or personal reading lists that "Raising Good Humans Every Day" is also avai= lable in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).

Editorial Note: Hunter Clarke-Fields (https://mindfulmamamentor.com) is the=
creator of Mindful Parenting course and the host of the Mindful Mama podca= st. She coaches parents on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily live=
s and cooperation in their families. Hunter has more than twenty years of e= xperience in meditation practices, and has taught thousands worldwide.

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