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OverviewParenting is messy. Alongside all of the joy comes an emotional freight train full of challenges and frustration. Your child can instantly trigger strong emotional reactions that leave you feeling angry and out of control. What if you didn't respond so emotionally every time? What if you could learn to be more present to the experience you were having? Might you begin to feel like a better parent? Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey helps parents navigate the roller coaster of parenting to reveal: How identifying your body's physical reaction to stress is the first step to taking control of your parenting. Why our past experiences add to the conflict with our kids and what to do about it. Real-life stories from parents riding the emotional freight train. The Three B's method to change your reactions anytime, anywhere. How to grow your relationship with all of the people that you love. From toddler to teenagers, Joyful Courage is the practical and thoughtful resource for parents to navigate the challenge of raising children while choosing to be connected and engaged. Parents can learn how to be their best for their families with Joyful Courage. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Casey O'RoartyPublisher: Alignment Publications Imprint: Alignment Publications Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.191kg ISBN: 9781733571500ISBN 10: 1733571507 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 20 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsCasey O'Roarty is the authentic friend who tells the truth about the struggles of parenting, and is the wise guide who provides powerful tools to help us be our best selves as parents. Her breath, body, balcony strategy is a gem! - Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW, Co-author of the bestsellers The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline Casey's imagery of a freight train pulling into the station really captures the magnitude of what a draining experience parenting can feel like. Her strategies to learn to let the train pass by is the greatest gift of self-preservation and we should all practice it not just in parenting but in all areas of our lives. - Shawn Fink, Founder of The Abundant Mama Project Parenthood is an emotional journey. Sometimes, those emotions completely derail us. Casey uses her wit, humor, and wisdom to help you get back on track and be the parent you want to be. With practical but powerful tools, this is the book that will help you take charge of your journey so you can show up each and every day with joy and courage! -- Rebecca Eanes, author of The Gift of a Happy Mother Casey O'Roarty is the authentic friend who tells the truth about the struggles of parenting, and is the wise guide who provides powerful tools to help us be our best selves as parents. Her breath, body, balcony strategy is a gem! -- Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW, Co-author of the bestsellers The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline Casey's imagery of a freight train pulling into the station really captures the magnitude of what a draining experience parenting can feel like. Her strategies to learn to let the train pass by is the greatest gift of self-preservation and we should all practice it not just in parenting but in all areas of our lives. -- Shawn Fink, Founder of The Abundant Mama Project Casey O'Roarty's book, Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is as good as an overdue lunch date with a BFF--one that gets you, listens really well, and gives great advice without being bossy. Casey tells us like it is, with love, but without sugar-coating the message. We are in charge of ourselves, but not in control of our children. She shows us what's needed: self-awareness, loads of compassion, and practice, practice, practice. Because let's face it, we're all learning how to better handle our emotions. -- Sarah MacLaughlin, social worker and author of What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children Joyful Courage is a beautiful invitation for parents to embrace a heart-felt, positive approach to raising their children, no matter their child's wiring or the challenges they may be facing. Casey's honesty will remind you you're not alone while showing you how to be with what is and create a more peaceful, respectful dynamic in your family. -- Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting and author of Differently Wired It's about time Casey O'Roarty wrote a book to help parents everywhere understand that parenting really is hard and crazy-making. Her honesty about her real-life adventures in parenting, show some of the best ways to help us calm down, wise-up and find the joy in our parenting journey. Casey has extensive experience as a teacher and parent educator and her ideas and advice are based in reality, love and good humor. -- Amy Lang, MA, Super Fan and Founder of Birds & Bees & Kids Joyful Courage gets right to the heart of our emotional challenges as parents. Surprisingly fun to read, it is chock-full of personal stories and practical skills that can be applied to so many parenting challenges, including screen time struggles. -- Delaney Ruston, MD Filmmaker of Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age Casey O'Roarty is the authentic friend who tells the truth about the struggles of parenting, and is the wise guide who provides powerful tools to help us be our best selves as parents. Her breath, body, balcony strategy is a gem! -- Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW, Co-author of the bestsellers The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline Casey's imagery of a freight train pulling into the station really captures the magnitude of what a draining experience parenting can feel like. Her strategies to learn to let the train pass by is the greatest gift of self-preservation and we should all practice it not just in parenting but in all areas of our lives. -- Shawn Fink, Founder of The Abundant Mama Project Do you love being a parent--except for those times when you don't? Did you really believe you could be a perfect parent--and then beat up on yourself because you couldn't? After all, you knew better. You are going to love this book. It is for real parents, imperfect parents who need to know they are not alone; and will feel encouraged by the many tips on how to handle the ups and downs of parenting. -- Dr. Jane Nelsen, author and co-author of the Positive Discipline series of books Casey O'Roarty's book, Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is as good as an overdue lunch date with a BFF--one that gets you, listens really well, and gives great advice without being bossy. Casey tells us like it is, with love, but without sugar-coating the message. We are in charge of ourselves, but not in control of our children. She shows us what's needed: self-awareness, loads of compassion, and practice, practice, practice. Because let's face it, we're all learning how to better handle our emotions. -- Sarah MacLaughlin, social worker and author of What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children Joyful Courage is a beautiful invitation for parents to embrace a heart-felt, positive approach to raising their children, no matter their child's wiring or the challenges they may be facing. Casey's honesty will remind you you're not alone while showing you how to be with what is and create a more peaceful, respectful dynamic in your family. -- Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting and author of Differently Wired Parenthood is an emotional journey. Sometimes, those emotions completely derail us. Casey uses her wit, humor, and wisdom to help you get back on track and be the parent you want to be. With practical but powerful tools, this is the book that will help you take charge of your journey so you can show up each and every day with joy and courage! -- Rebecca Eanes, author of The Gift of a Happy Mother Casey O'Roarty wrote a book to help parents everywhere understand that parenting really is hard and crazy-making. Her honesty about her real-life adventures in parenting, show some of the best ways to help us calm down, wise-up and find the joy in our parenting journey. -- Amy Lang, MA, Super Fan and Founder of Birds & Bees & Kids Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |