The Real Purpose of Parenting: The Book You Wish Your Parents Read [Paperback]

Philip B. Dembo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2012

THE REAL PURPOSE OF PARENTING is a series of stories and life lessons from the world of a therapist, known as The Parent Coach. Very well-intentioned, well meaning parents are at the point of crisis with their kids because their own best parenting efforts are NOT producing the children they want them to be. And there, according to Dr. Phil Dembo, lies the problem. In THE REAL PURPOSE OF PARENTING, even the best parents are capable of smothering the growth of their kid's life. This can happen because the truth of who the child is, and what the child truly needs is often overlooked or ignored in the agenda that many parents lay out for their kids. Thus...often landing the family in a colossal melt down.
Dr. Dembo shows simple family "turn around" strategies that reframe the real purpose of parenting and gives each family, and child their own salvation.

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About the Author

Dr. Philip B. Dembo, "America's Parent Coach", is Director of Life Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in relationship dynamics such as parenting.
Dr. Dembo is an expert in helping parents raise amazing kids with a strong sense of self and conscience, who make good decisions, and live a life of integrity. Using simple strategies and analogies, such as basketball parenting, to help parents set boundaries, Dr. Dembo has a way of making difficult situations easy to understand and relatable for any parent. For 30 years, Dr. Dembo has helped thousands of people live better lives. His unique relationship strategies have led his clients to personal, business, sports performance and family success. His work with professional athletes, including a recent NFL kicker who was the top scorer on his team, has helped them rise to the top of their game. As an accomplished public speaker he has been featured on news programming such as Great Day St. Louis, Fox Sports Northwest, KPLR 11 News, KSDK News, and Fox 5 News San Diego. He has also served as an expert for the St. Louis Business Journal, The Riverfront Times, MSN Money.com and Hollywoodlife.com. Dr. Dembo hosts his own radio talk show, THE PARENT COACH on Healthylife.net. He taught for many years at St. Louis University, adjunct, in the College of Education's Marriage and Family Therapy program. For the past 30 years he has worked in private practice, and various other settings, coaching his clients on topics related to improving the quality of their relationships and lives. In addition to parenting, Dr. Dembo has served as expert about a variety of topics including: Balancing personal and business lives, Successful partnerships, Team building, Selling or closing a business, Raising children with integrity, Positive discipline, Handling change, Identity development, Confidence building, Life balance, Self discovery, Athletic focus, and Elite athletic performance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Jacquie Jordan (January 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981931170
• ISBN-13: 978-0981931173
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Parent & Adult Child

More About the Author

Raising amazing kids is a goal for every parent, but how do they make it happen? They talk to Dr. Phil Dembo.

Dr. Dembo is an expert in helping parents raise amazing kids, who make good decisions, live a life with integrity and a strong conscience.

Using simple strategies and analogies, such as basketball parenting, to help parents set boundaries, Dr. Dembo has a way of making difficult situations easy to understand and handle for any parent.

For 30 years Dr. Dembo, aka Doc, has helped thousands of people live better lives. His unique relationship strategies have led his clients to personal, business, sports performance and family success. His work with professional athletes, including a recent NFL kicker who was the top scorer on his team, has helped them rise to the top of their game.

As an accomplished public speaker he has been featured on The Rise To The Top, Great Day St. Louis, Fox Sports Northwest, KPLR 11 News, KSDK News, The McGraw Milhaven Show on 550AM and The John Carney Show on KMOX. He has also served as an expert for the St. Louis Business Journal and The Riverfront Times.

He taught for many years at St Louis University, adjunct, in the Marriage and Family Therapy program in the college of Education. For the past 30 years he has worked in private practice, and various other settings, coaching his clients on topics related to improving the quality of their relationships and lives.

In addition to parenting, Doc has served as expert about a variety of topics including:
* Balancing personal and business lives
* Successful partnerships
* Team building
* Selling or closing a business
* Raising children with integrity
* Positive discipline
* Handling change
* Identity development
* Confidence building
* Life balance
* Self discovery
* Athletic focus
* Elite athletic performance

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Purpose of Parenting, January 17, 2012

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The Real Purpose of Parenting is an awesome book. It really speaks to the real changes parents need to make in our culture. The author is a great writer and I felt he was speaking directly to me. LOVED IT!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book speaks to all parents and children, January 10, 2012

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Dr. Dembo has a wonderful writing style that makes this book a must have for all parents. He tells of real situations with real families, children and parents, and how plans are laid out and executed for a positive resolution. This book tells us how to hear our children and understand what they are really saying.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Purpose of Parenting, January 31, 2012

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What an excellent book and great parenting tips! Dr. Dembo has truly given real life advice on how to be great parents. I cannot wait to read his next book.