In The Midst of Parenting: A Look At the Real Dramas and Dilemmas [Paperback]

Carol Smaldino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

Authentic parenting of children and parents.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...with one bold stroke, stood up to the self-help gurus and restored to us our dignity, integrity, and respect ... -- Joshua Lamm,MD, Holliswood Hospital

A new pattern for the conscious evolution of parent-child relationships -- Kevin Jennings, Intuitive Counselor

Sensitive, articulate, and really helpful. -- Peggy O'Mara,editor and publisher of Mothering

About the Author

Carol Smaldino, CSW, a respected psychotherapist, has been in practice for twenty-five years. The mother of two children, she lives with her husband in Port Washington, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Brooklyn Girl Books (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967008980
• ISBN-13: 978-0967008981
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,894,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1.0 out of 5 stars The woman does not practice what she preaches - i know her, August 15, 2011

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jackson barrie - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Midst of Parenting: A Look At the Real Dramas and Dilemmas (Paperback)

While Carol Smaldino preaches that a mother should mother according to what feels right, she did not practice that in her therapy sessions. She did not take this mother seriously and sided with a father who ended up as "an unfit father" and could not get qualify for joint custody due to his drug habits and inablity to work. Yet this author took the father's side for as long as his insurance was paying her bills. The book is very superficial - designed to sell, for money is more important than substance and professionalism to this author. Don't waste your money.

5.0 out of 5 stars IN THE MIDST OF PARENTING: A LOOK AT THE REAL DRAMAS AND DILEMMAS, May 29, 2010

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MEME - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Midst of Parenting: A Look At the Real Dramas and Dilemmas (Paperback)

Wow, finally an approach to parenting that you don't have to feel intimidated by and you don't have to wade though "psycho-babble". I loved reading this thoughtful, uncomplicated, "feet on the ground" theory. Carol affirms parents for loving their children and guides our sometimes flawed ways of dealing with a dilemma. The author is an obvious child advocate with great respect for the difficulties of parenting. I really appreciated her honesty and personal stories in the writing of this VERY helpful book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, interesting, and inspiring, March 14, 2004

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Karen Leonard, Ph.D. (New York ,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Midst of Parenting: A Look At the Real Dramas and Dilemmas (Paperback)

I just happened to see a copy of In the Midst of Parenting, by Carol Smaldino, in my local coffee shop; I took a glance, long enough to know I wanted to buy my own copy. I just wanted to share some thoughts about this book, because I found it so exciting. It's about parenting, but also more than that, it's about continuing to grow- with children or without them. It has advice but it is thoughtful and it helps the reader try on different approaches. It is not a preachy book but ever so comforting for those of us in touch with many mixed feelings or mixed up feelings. And it is extremely comforting to new parents who really need permission to enjoy the ride and get good help, without listening to so much advice that's often pushy.
I found this book challenging because the author believes we need to grow- perhaps throughout life. That is good for readers like me who embrace this kind of challenge. For me it meant the challenge to be authentic but with some knowledge. I hope there will be more books like this one!
Sincerely, Karen Leonard, Ph.D.