Taking Care of Me

Overview

Geared toward young and first-time parents, Taking Care of Me explains that parenting style and skill are influenced by temperament, childhood experiences, basic needs, knowledge, and family goals. It suggests the many ways parents can make and sustain positive changes in caring for themselves so they can better care for their children. This profusely illustrated book argues that by taking care of themselves well, parents can take even better care of their children.

Author Biography

Barbara Carlson is a parent educator and is the director of health education at Kaiser Permanente. Margaret Healy is a former Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as which she taught middle and high school. She is now a parent educator. Glo Wellman has taught parenting courses at Santa Rosa Junior College and in community programs, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and to parent groups, including foster parents and those dealing with special-needs children. They all live in Santa Rosa, California.