Alyson Schafer Books

From leading parenting expert Alyson Schafer, this insightful work dismantles personal and cultural myths surrounding motherhood, empowering mothers everywhere. As a psychotherapist, Schafer has encountered numerous mothers who, in their pursuit of being "good mothers," find themselves in despair. Drawing from her experiences as a fresh-fifty suburbanite and working mother of two, she addresses how individuals create their unique "good mother myth" and why these beliefs can lead to poor parenting, marital issues, and personal crises. The book encourages readers to challenge their "stinky thinking" and adopt a more constructive perspective to enhance their situations. Through its narrative, readers can identify how their parenting might be unintentionally derailing. The aim is to educate parents and facilitate self-discovery, allowing them to uncover their own myths and gain insight into potential challenges. This journey fosters empowerment, enabling mothers to resist the influences of personal and cultural myths and to parent with greater intention, aligning their approaches with effective child guidance.