Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in your child's life, with this evidence-based parenting book from New York's leading developmental psychologist.

There is no such thing as a perfect parent. But developmental psychologist and cofounder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center Dr. Aliza Pressman is here to share what actually matters when it comes to raising good humans.

In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us we feel like we've got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the reassuring expert every parent needs. In 5 Principles of Parenting, she shares a simple, science- and experienced-backed framework for raising good humans that removes the pressure to make every moment perfect. Instead, she introduces the Five Rs, which can help you cultivate the confidence to respond to any parenting situation in a way that makes sense for the specific instance and the specific child:

Relationship: The presence of a nurturing relationship with at least one supportive, stable adult

Reflection: The space for mindfulness and micro-meditation in the times between the busy moments

Regulation: Staying intentional without letting emotions spiral unnecessarily into fight-or-flight mode

Rules: Creating boundaries and limits to help your children feel safe

Repair: The spontaneous and intentional processes you can use to mend your relationships

Already beloved by listeners of hit podcast, Raising Good Humans, Dr. Pressman distills it all with a handful of strategies every parent can use to get things right often enough: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. This book will show you how to tune out the noise, enjoy your children and know that good enough is good enough. Really - science says so.