Description
Parenting can wear you down -- but it doesn't have to. Popular media personality Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of ten and experienced clinical psychologist, applies his trademark humor, common sense, and no-nonsense wisdom to the task of helping parents cut through the cultural confusion and reclaim their rightful roles as calm, confident leaders in the home.
With practical strategies tested in the cauldron of real day-to-day family life, Dr. Ray shows you how to stop overtalking, avoid endless frustration, and dial down discipline through more effective communication. No psychobabble. No gimmicks. Just clear communication and other proven methods that work with kids of every age, from toddlers to teens. Inside, you'll discover how to:- Diffuse sibling rivalries and settle incessant bickering
- Use "blackout" discipline to calmly establish authority
- Build bedtime routines that bring peace and actually stick
- Replace "countdowns" with more effective tools for obedience
- Teach honesty as a habit and safeguard your child's integrity
- Decide wisely when to allow smartphones, driving, and other privileges
You'll also receive Dr. Ray's playbook for handling real-life situations, from family car trips to school-morning routines, snitching to technology use, parenting disagreements to disrespect from a child. He even provides ready-to-use scripts for talking to your kids with clarity and authority so you can argue less, laugh more, and raise children who know what respect looks like and who love you, their siblings, and themselves.
This isn't theory. It is battle-tested wisdom from a father who's lived it and a psychologist who has counseled families for decades. With Dr. Ray's help, you'll become the parent your kids need: steady, clear-sighted, and ready to shape them into the strong, respectful adults they are meant to be.Author: Ray Guarendi
Publisher: Ewtn Publishing Inc.
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.61w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9781682782712
ISBN10: 1682782719
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic | General
- Religion | Christian Living | Parenting
- Psychology | Applied Psychology
About the Author
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, a clinical psychologist, an author, a professional speaker, and a national radio and television host. His radio show, The Doctor Is In, can be heard on EWTN Radio and more than 600 AM and FM stations and SiriusXM(R) Channel 130. His EWTN television series, Living Right with Dr. Ray, can be seen on EWTN, reaching more than 400 million homes in 160 countries and territories. Dr. Ray has given more than 3,000 talks on various topics, including parenting, marriage, family and the Catholic Faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations that provide practical advice and proven techniques. Dr. Ray is the author of several books, including Standing Strong and Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage, both available through EWTN Publishing.