The MicroStep Method®
for the Overwhelmed Parent
“Finally, a parenting book designed to be used in the real (messy) world with real (irrational) kids and actual (human) parents.
Mary Willcox Smith gives parents not just the why and the how but the actual, literal words to use.
Hallelujah!”
—Amanda Ripley
New York Times bestselling author of
The Smartest Kids in the World.
“We all want better relationships with our kids, yet so many of us feel hopeless at it. This book provides a humorous guide to practical strategies that have worked for the author's clients and based on her experience as a mom-of-four. She hones it down to simple fundamentals - our kids (and us too!) ask these same questions: Am I important to you? Am I needed? Am I wanted? Am I safe?
Highly recommended for any parent who knows that parenting takes work as well as unconditional love.”
—Tutti T.
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Why This Book is for You
Parenting Explained
Unlock the Secrets to Your Child’s Happiness
Dive into five insightful chapters where Mary delves into the critical emotional needs essential for raising happy, healthy, and thriving children. Blending anecdotes, simplified brain science, wisdom, and empathetic guidance, parents can finally learn—in straight-forward, relatable language—what truly matters for their child's development.
Parenting Simplified
Insight at Your Fingertips
Discover more than forty stand-alone scenarios, MicroStep Moments. Designed for easy reference and immediate impact, the short introduction to each decodes everyday parenting challenges with easy-to-understand insights rooted in child psychology.
Each is infused with Mary’s humor and honesty (and what parent couldn’t use a bit of that!).
Parenting Made Practical
Scripts for Real World Parenting
Equip yourself with the tools.
Whether you're navigating the highs or managing the lows (from the delightful to the downright challenging), these carefully crafted scripts are more than just solutions; they're your bridge to stronger bonds and positive growth. Designed for practicality and ease, they shift you from reactive to proactive parenting, transforming every moment (yes, even the tough ones!) into opportunities for connection, understanding, and improved behavior.
Don't forget to dog-ear the moments that resonate with you.
The book is thoughtfully designed to allow easy revisits to your favorite Moments. It’s like having Mary's wisdom conveniently in your pocket, ready to guide you whenever you need it!
Parenting Demystified
Simplified Science for Real Results
Cut through the clutter of parenting advice and theories. Mary distills the essence of neuroscience and mindful parenting into each MicroStep Moment, ensuring you get not just theories, but practical, effective action items. It's about making the science of parenting accessible and actionable for every parent.
Parenting is a Practice
One Step at a Time
Take it one MicroStep at a time. Witness the accumulation of small moments and the fostering your child's confidence, cooperation and overall readiness to weather anything that will be thrown their way. You got this!
“Easy to read and full of good advice.”
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“Fantastic practical guidance for struggling parents!”
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“Awesome Advice for Every Parent’s Toolkit!”
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“Life changing, practical advice!”
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