13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success

By: Amy Morin

Narrated by: Amy Morin

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.

Never Too Late

This is invaluable information. Even after all the parenting classes and self exploration and effort to educate myself, there are pearls that are pertinent and can be applied for my now 15 and 12 year olds. Thank you!!

Common sense stuff that more parents need to hear.

The author has very good insight into how to help parents teach their kids to help themselves. Not life changing, but it definitely changes my perspective on how I parent. Good stuff.

I Wish I Had Read This Book Earlier

I loved the comprehensive picture created through sharing multiple example situations of real people, coupled with bullet point lists for each age range, as well lists of what works & what doesn't. not every strategy mentioned here will work the same for every child, but working with children from within this framework can at least provide a better chance for kids to become their best strong selves, despite the challenges they face in today's world. I bought a physical copy of this book after listening to it, so I could easily flip to the lists for review, or help with a challenge I was currently facing. I also bought copies to share with friends who were newer to parenting, to give them the leg up I wish I had had earlier.

Every Parent NEEDS this book

If parenting came with a manual oh, this would be it.

It's better to build children than to repair men.

Thank you Amy Morin

This is a book that I want in print. It has so many valuable layers that I see coming to play for the rest of my parenthood. Listening was also great, it was easy to follow, motivational and at times even funny- humans have silly habits! Thank you for sharing your wisdom