Dr. Ray Guarendi. Taught by Ten: A Psychologist Father Learns from His Ten Children. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback. $14.95. 144 pages. Available from the publisher.
If you’re tired of jargon about parenting and looking for practical advice, Taught by Ten is for you. Dr. Ray Guardeni, the father of ten adopted children and a popular psychologist, shares lessons on parenting that he’s learned along the way. He is the author of several books, including Living Calm, Jesus, the Master Psychologist, Thinking Like Jesus, Raising Upright Kids in an Upside-Down World and Adoption: Should You, Could You, and Then What? A highly acclaimed speaker, Dr. Ray’s radio show “The Doctor Is In” is on over 440 stations. His television show, “Living Right with Dr. Ray,” appears on EWTN Global Catholic Network.
With humor and candor, Dr. Ray reflects on his real-life experiences in parenting and adopting to assist you on your journey. In this newest offering, Dr. Ray reveals ways to raise a morally mature child in a culture that is increasingly decaying and how to attain serenity by living in the present moment.
Parents will learn to laugh and relax more amid challenges and joys, and overanalyze and self-question less by developing calm and successful parenting strategies. In page after page, Dr. Ray shares lessons through family anecdotes and straightforward advice to assist you in developing clarity and loving confidence in child-rearing and discipline.
Dr. Ray explains why more children don’t make you a worse parent, but a better one. Parents will understand why it is important to be authoritative, but not authoritarian. Through real-life examples that you can relate to your own life, Dr. Ray shares:
-How to use K.I.S.S. (“Keep It Simple and Sure”) discipline
-If you love them, show them: “Affection is the quiet language of love.”
-Why perseverance and consistency in setting and enforcing expectations pays off
-How to raise a morally mature child in a culture that is increasingly decaying
Dr. Ray further evaluates the use of reward systems such as sticker charts and prizes. Parents will find relevant tips on how to react when teens are disrespectful or toddlers have temper tantrums. Additionally, they will learn about “shell-shocked second-child syndrome” and how to raise the strong-willed child.
Parents will grow in determination and wisdom to guide their children in Faith. Most importantly, they will learn why you never cease to be a parent and how prayer for your children is the most powerful gift you can give them.
Reviewers have said of Dr. Ray’s writing:
“Full of helpful, practical advice and ideas about how to raise your children well. Full of examples and clearly outlined situations to get you through.”
“Of benefit to many who struggle with parenting. He presents his ideas clearly and with his quirky sense of humor . . . . Dr. Guarendi, with his wife has raised a lot of children, ten or so! He has personally experienced many of the trials of parenting, and can empathize with his audience.”
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