But Nobody Told Me I'd Ever Have to Leave Home: From Toddlers to Teens: How Parents Can Raise Children to Become Capable Adults

A useful resource for parents raising children to become successful, independent adults.

A newborn's first cry is the sound of life and vitality. This first breath is the start of a journey towards independence. Raising a child to become a fully capable young adult is a parent's most important and challenging job.

Letting go is perhaps the most difficult aspect of parenting. But Nobody Told Me I'd Ever Have to Leave Home examines a parent's influence over a child's playtime, temperament, friendships and disappointments, and offers suggestions about when to encourage children to make their own decisions.

Covering all stages in a child's life, from toddlers to teenagers and their postsecondary years, this important book offers practical advice to parents that will help their children develop into capable adults.