As a mother of three lively and very different kids, I picked up Your Journey to Successful Parenting with equal parts hope and skepticism. Author Alexandra Rogers, Ph.D., drawing from her years as a clinical psychologist, walks readers through common parenting challenges with a blend of heartfelt stories, actionable advice, and real-world strategies. Broken into four parts, the book covers how kids learn, why they misbehave, how to correct behaviors, and when it’s time to seek professional help. Rogers makes a big point that most behaviors come from patterns — both good and bad — and that parents have the power to shape those patterns with consistent, thoughtful attention.

Reading through the chapters, I felt a huge wave of relief. Rogers writes in a way that doesn’t talk down to you. She gets it — the messy mornings, the homework wars, the way one kid turns into an angel at school but a whirlwind at home. I loved her emphasis on simple techniques, like catching your kid being good rather than constantly scolding. It hit me how often I focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s right. Her ideas about using behavior charts and storytelling to teach emotional regulation were so practical that I actually started using them the same week. And they worked! But what really touched me was her reminder that kids aren’t trying to be “bad” — they’re communicating. That thought alone changed my heart.

Parenting stubborn or special-needs children, like my middle one, is messy. Some days, it’s not just a matter of using a behavior chart or changing your tone. Some days it’s just about surviving the storm. Still, the book made me feel less alone. Rogers’ warmth shines through, and it’s clear she respects how hard parenting really is.

If you’re a parent who’s tired, overwhelmed, and desperate for a fresh start with your kids, this book is for you. It’s a great guide for parents of toddlers through tweens, especially if you’re looking for easy-to-understand, no-fuss strategies that don’t involve yelling or endless power struggles. I know I’ll be keeping it close by — dog-eared and coffee-stained — for the many messy years of parenting still ahead.

Pages: 260 | ASIN : B0DZQG362T