We love our children and want to be the best parents we can be, but despite our intentions - and maybe because of them - we often lose our patience. This book will empower you with the tools to tackle the greatest challenge of your life, raising children.

No father wakes up in the morning and decides that today he will yell at his children, and no mother enjoys threatening or punishing. We love our children and want to be the best parents possible. Although we feel strongly about being understanding and kind, we often lose our patience and then regret our behavior later.

What happens in the space between our good intentions and reality, and more importantly - what can we do to alter our reactions?

Dr. Matzner-Herooti's clear methods will help you understand yourself better and generate a change in self-awareness that will open up opportunities to connect with your children. It is written for parents with children of all ages and offers practical tools for facing burning questions, such as:

• How to handle temper tantrums?
• How to resolve sibling rivalry without making it worse?
• How to prevent morning routines from becoming morning melt downs?
• Do threats and punishments actually work, or do they do more harm than good?

Dr. Ifat Matzner-Herooti, a parenting coach and lecturer, shares her expertise by introducing an approach to help you raise children with confidence, emotional intelligence and empathy. This book will help you discover that every parenting challenge is an opportunity for you to learn and grow. The concepts she outlines are simultaneously profound and practical, serious and amusing, just like life.