Books by Kristi – Solutions in Parenting

Create a happier home through healthy boundaries.

Parenting is incredibly rewarding—and also full of frustrating moments. This is especially true if you’re raising a spirited and strong-willed child. Fortunately, with this guide in hand, you can learn how to build healthy boundaries that foster better behavior, reduce tension, and generate mutual respect.

What sets this boundaries book apart from other parenting books:

1. A comprehensive overview—Gain a thorough understanding of what it means to set boundaries as you explore the four main types, the major benefits, and how they’re integral to healthy relationships.

2. Strategies for setting rules—Learn how to establish clearly defined age-appropriate rules and how to enforce them through consistency and open communication.

3. Relatable anecdotes—Find reassurance that you’re not alone, with stories inspired by real life that illustrate these strategies in action.

Cultivate calm and encourage good behavior with help from Establishing Boundaries with Kids.

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Some books you read and put on the shelf. Some books you read and read again always keeping them nearby. If you’re a new parent or a parent with young children, “Establishing Boundaries With Kids” is one of those books that you want to read, read again, and then keep close by within your parenting tool box. Miller does an excellent job of summarizing common parental issues that lead to healthy outcomes both for the parent and the child.

I love how conversational this book reads. Author gives helpful advice with actual wording that fits common situations. I appreciated how she identified likely hurdles that parents encounter (boundary testing, too many choices) and how to navigate them rather than assuming any intervention will just work. She also discusses how the whole family plays a part in the dynamics, which makes sense. It's a quick, useful read.

So many parenting books are full of preachy and unrealistic expectations. This book is clearly written by an expert but also someone who has a realistic expectation of what it’s like to be a parent. Miller does a fantastic job of giving tangible examples, real life stories, and making you feel empowered to be a good parent. I highly recommend this book to teachers, parents, and other professionals that work with children on a daily basis!

The author has done a masterful job of writing one of the most simple, relatable, thoughtful and both experience and client shared parenting guides I have ever read. If there was ever an "owners manual" of how to best shape positive and lasting interactions with your children and most importantly help navigate the uncertainties of setting boundaries this should be at the top of the list. Well done and thank you for providing this meaningful insight.