You Are Not A Bad Parent, But You Can Be Better: How The Enneagram Helps Conquer The Overwhelm Of Parenting In Less Than 5 Minutes A Day

"I found this direction to parenting to be quite fascinating as well as straightforward. Instead of parents beating themselves up for not being perfect at raising kids, this Enneagram system offers a way to understand your own strengths and weaknesses so you can identify where you may want to improve."

"As a parent of a five-year-old and a six-year-old, I like that this book tells you right off the bat (in the title nonetheless) that you can always do better as a parent. The first chapter focusses on topics such as the purpose of parenting (raising fully functioning adults, of course), but more specifically, what is your own broader purpose as a parent? The second chapter discussed Enneagram personality styles - at this point in the book you are encouraged to take a personality test to discover your Enneagram type, and the author recommends a few websites where you can do so freely. The next three chapters focus on the specific parenting styles associated with the Enneagram types. Since I tested at a type 5, I headed to Chapter 5, which has parenting advice for types 5, 6 and 7. The next section of the book discusses common parenting struggles that can happen to any personality type, including disruptive behavior, divorce, and a death in the family, among other topics. The last chapter is about being a better parent in five minutes a day, As a type 5 I'm advised to release some stress and stretch out my body: ). Overall the book is helpful and easy to read. It has a lot of common sense advice, but also a lot of things that you might not have considered."

"This book is a must-read for parents who want to be the best version of themselves in raising their kids. It uses the Enneagram personality framework to provide insights on how a parent's personality can impact their parenting style and offers practical strategies to overcome common challenges. The author's approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, making the reader feel understood and supported. The tips and techniques presented are easy to understand and apply, making the book a quick read that can have a big impact. Whether you're a new or experienced parent, this book will give you the tools you need to navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence and joy."

"I read this book to see if I could somehow become a better uncle to my niece and nephews. For this objective it is a solid entry to learn the facts about parenting and how to do so effectively. Whether you are an uncle, aunt, grandparent or older sibling, this book can benefit more than just parents. The scenarios were especially helpful. Loved it. Five Stars."

"As a therapist, I really think it is very intuitive of the author to tell parents to have a parenting purpose, set goals and create a positive parenting mindset. This will allow parents to create a roadmap and with that parents are more prepare. Of course having parents understand their enneagram (understanding themselves) and applying its strengths to one parenthood is definitely a plus. In addition the 5 minute tip for the different types is also awesome."

As a school counselor, I am always looking for books to recommend to our parents. I will be adding this to book my list. I first listen to this on audible and wanted to also have it in my ebook collection. It is filled with helpful advice that is easy to pass on and utilize

Essential worker Patrick McKenna is a father of two and the author of You Are Not a Bad Parent, but You Can Be Better. His work is focused on helping readers improve their parenting skills and overcome common challenges. Key to his approach is the Enneagram, as well as a focus on honing the right mindset for effective parenting, giving his books a unique angle that set them apart from other parenting guides.With two young sons, Patrick is committed to being the best father he can possibly be and has spent a lot of time researching both parenting and the Enneagram, applying his knowledge to his own life, and analyzing what works. He first learned about personalities, numerology, and psychology from his own father, and this has been key to the parenting methods he uses and teaches today.Patrick has worked in radiology for over 25 years, but he has never been one to limit his experience. As well as regularly doing volunteer work with his family, he is also an entrepreneur, with experience in marketing and cryptocurrency. He has experience as a clinical instructor and is passionate about education. These seemingly diverse career experiences come together to give him his unique flair as a writer and his ability to share his expertise with others.Patrick lives with his wife and two sons. He is a self-confessed trivia nut and enjoys bowling, golf, and going to the gym. Always one to surprise, he is also passionate about metal detecting and is a lifelong comic book collector. He has a background in acting and voiceover work and is currently writing a screenplay.