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The Parent You Aspire to Be

By Miles Carter

You swore you’d break the cycle for your kids—but you still find yourself yelling, shutting down, and repeating the very things you promised to change.

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You Lose Your Patience

Then regret it afterward

You Repeat What You Hated

Even when you know better

Every Limit Becomes a Fight

Screens, bedtime, homework

You Want to Do Better

But don't know what to change

About this book

The Parent You Aspire to Be is a real-world field guide for the everyday moments that push you to your limit—tantrums, backtalk, lying, screen battles, procrastination, and picky eating.

Most parenting advice tells you how to control your child’s behavior. This book shows you how to understand it.

  • From Reaction to Connection: Learn why traditional punishments often backfire and what to try instead.
  • Boundaries Without Power Struggles: Set firm, respectful limits without turning every daily routine into a fight.
  • Regulating Your Own Triggers: Understand the stress, anxiety, and exhaustion on your side of the relationship so you can stay calm when your child isn’t.

The Root Causes: Decoding Your Child’s Unspoken Needs

Behind every difficult behavior is an emotional need your child doesn’t have the words to explain yet.

  • “Why does my child explode over minor things?”The Shift: Tantrums aren’t manipulation; they are emotional overload. Discover how to respond with calm authority instead of matching their frustration.
  • “Why does my child lie, even when the truth is obvious?”The Shift: Punishment forces children to get better at hiding. Learn how to foster genuine honesty by creating a safe space for accountability.
  • “Why is screen time a non-stop battle?”The Shift: Strict rules alone don’t work. Learn how to build co-created routines and limits your child can accept without a fight.
  • “How can I stop yelling when I’m completely exhausted?”The Shift: You cannot pour from an empty cup. Master simple self-regulation tools to keep your composure even during peak chaos.
Print length181 pages
PublishedMarch 1, 2026
ISBN9798999157737

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Claudia🌻
This book is amazing. I’m not one to read books but this book is hard to put down. The first chapter gets you hooked. I’m curious on how well it’s going to work.
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Mhods99
The book I’m definitely going to read when she a little older but it’s a good start to being a better parent but also a better person.
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Sherrie
Super helpful book. Has made me step back and see how each did needs a different type of parents it’s not all the same. Yet it is all fair for everyone.
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Cindyrivera
Slowly reading this book & slowly noticing lil change's. I recommend any young parent to give this book a try! Helps a lot of with you & your kids emotions.
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Moniq
I like this book. Its really helped me slow down and think about things with my children.
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SlappyDappy
Fantastic book for new parents, especially new parents who didnt have good parents or any parents growing up.
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Michelle R.
The book arrived in perfect condition — fresh, clean, and clearly an authentic print. No bent pages, no weird smells, just a solid, well-made copy. And the content? So worth it. After just a few chapters, I already feel less triggered by my kid's meltdowns and more equipped to handle the hard moments.
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Jonny#5
Great book, really puts everything into perspective 10/10 Easy to follow along and quick read.
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