Why Smart Parents Do the Same Dumb Things

The third volume in the acclaimed psychologist’s “Smart People… Dumb Things” series, this user-friendly guide provides fresh, new ideas for bringing kids up right. Naturally, you want to raise competent, compassionate, children – capable of facing life’s problems and the challenges of interpersonal relationships in a fast-changing world. But it’s tough to teach these skills without having them yourself. In this book, you’ll discover that competence, adaptability and a willingness to learn are far more effective that living by any preconceived “parenting rules”. Dr. Tatsuguchi’s unique approach is rooted in both modern scientific methodology and time-honored Buddhist principles of respect for the human spirit. Why Smart Parents Do the Same Dumb Things will help you improve your strategies for coping with daily life and teach your children the same skills – leading to happier, more successful lives for everyone in the family.

Rosalie K. Tatsuguchi, Ph.D. is the author of Why Smart People Do the Same Dumb Things and Why Smart Men Do the Same Dumb Things. She has maintained a private practice in Honolulu since 1983. In addition to a Ph.D. in Psychology, Dr. Tatsuguchi has an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology and a B.A. in Philosophy and Asian History. A member of the American Psychological Association and certified by the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, she counsels children and adults, including couples of many different ages, ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic levels and religious beliefs.