Holding Steady While Kids Discover Who They Are: Helping Children Grow Without Pressure, Labels, or Shame (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798257136153)

Parenting doesn't come with a clear roadmap-especially when your child starts changing in ways you didn't expect.

Maybe they're exploring new ideas.
Maybe they're pulling away.
Maybe they're becoming more of who they are-and you're not sure how to respond without pushing too hard or losing connection.

If you've ever wondered:

Am I handling this right?
Should I step in or give space?
What if I say the wrong thing and shut them down?

You're not alone.

**Holding Steady While Kids Discover Who They Are** is a practical, real-life guide for parents who want to stay connected while their child grows, changes, and figures themselves out-without pressure, labels, or shame.

This book will help you:

Stay calm when you feel caught off guard
Respond without shutting your child down
Support your child without losing your role as a parent
Set boundaries without turning it into a power struggle
Handle shutdowns, pushback, and hard conversations
Come back and repair when things don't go the way you hoped

Written in a grounded, honest voice, this book doesn't expect perfection. It gives you tools you can actually use in real moments-when emotions are high, timing is bad, and you're not sure what to say.

Because your child doesn't need a perfect parent.

They need a steady one.

Author: Julie Larson
ISBN-13: 9798257136153
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2026
Pages: 358
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d