Perfecting Parenting Press - Annye Rothenberg, all-in-one books - each with a story for children and a manual for parents on the major child-rearing issues

Hi, my name is Dr. Annye Rothenberg. I have been a licensed parent and child psychologist for over 25 years. I specialize in helping parents with challenging problems that commonly occur as kids grow up. In order to help more people, I am writing a series of all-in-one books -- the first two are now available -- that have a story for children and a manual for parents that show how to work through these child rearing issues. What I describe in my books are time-proven methods that I have used in successfully helping over 2,000 families with young children. Included for you on this web site are many articles on everyday child rearing dilemmas. I invite you to enjoy this site.

Here are our latest articles written by Dr. Annye Rothenberg. Please go to Guidance Articles to see more of her articles.

User’s Manual for Parents

Part 1: Start with the Foundation Skills

Part 2: Basics for Effective Limit Setting

Trusting Parenting Advice

How Can I Tell When to Follow Parenting Advice?

Parenting Myths

Is Timeout Harmful?

If Children Like What They Did, That's All That Matters

Solutions that Stick
Tools For Getting Through To Your Preschooler

Why Are Our Young Kids So Angry?

Getting Set for Kindergarten

When Children Won't Apologize - Does That Mean They Don't Feel Remorse?

How Much Should Children Do for Themselves - and When and How Should They Learn?

What’s Unique About Mommy and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes … Aren’t They?

This book provides the latest thinking on exactly how much say and choice to give children, and shows how to regain the right balance if your kids have too much control. The book includes both an entertaining and valuable story for young children and a clarifying, practical parenting manual.

“This is one book that could change your life. This unique children’s story and the parents’ guide teach a strong, respectful approach that is neither too permissive nor too controlling. Preschoolers will thrive with this kind of direction from the adults in their lives – and everyone will be the happier for it.”
- Alan Greene, MD, FAAP; Pediatrician; Clinical Faculty, Stanford University School of Medicine; founder, DrGreene.com

Just Published
The second book in the ALL-IN-ONE series Why Do I Have To? helps young children understand why there are so many rules and that parents make rules because they love their kids. It is an endearing, funny, and warmly illustrated story. The parenting manual teaches the most age-appropriate ways to help children cooperate with the rules and provides new and more effective consequences to motivate their children.

“Annye Rothenberg’s books are the closest
things to a users’ manual for parents.”
- Peggy Spear, Editor, Bay Area Parent Magazine