I like to think I know some things about parenting. I have 2 kids, with a third on the way. And yet, I always feel like I am a failure as a mom- I don't do enough, or sometimes I do too much and don't let my kids do as much as they should. I don't read a lot of parenting books, but I really enjoyed the beginning of this one. This book doesn't focus on the child, it focuses on being the parent. The first chapter talks about finding characteristics in oneself that we want to have as we parent- and I appreciate that. I look forward to seeing what other advice is offered in this book.