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"THE CONFIDENT PARENT: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Caring for Your Little One – Without Losing Your Joy, Your Mind, or Yourself" by Colorado pediatrician Dr. Jane Scott is scheduled for release on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.. Co-written with Stephanie Land, Dr. Scott notes that so many American parents struggle with a culturally imposed pressure to be the “perfect parent,” while also being bombarded with the message that parenthood is a trial and a sacrifice, that childhood is a dangerous time, and that anything could happen at any time to destroy our happiness. This book explores all the ways in which children succeed and thrive around the world, giving parents some new tools to help them follow their instincts and gain fresh perspectives. It will provoke controversy by arguing that some of the root causes of our parental stress and some children’s cognitive and physical developmental delays are:
•     attachment parenting,
•     social expectations and judgments,
•     risk aversion,
•     pathological busyness,
•     overstimulation and constant engagement

Dr. Scott breaks down the assumptions about what good parenting entails to help families find a perfect balance between their needs and those of their children, freeing them to parent with confident, calm, joy and fun. It will make a world of difference.