Parenting Points: Raising a Happy and Capable Child

Parenting Points: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Capable Kids offers parents a compassionate, experience-based roadmap through the everyday joys and challenges of raising young children. Drawing on decades as a preschool teacher, school administrator, and parent, Andy Whitney distills essential lessons into short, actionable chapters—each focused on a specific behavior, stage, or parenting dilemma.

From managing tantrums and setting consistent boundaries to encouraging creativity, building resilience, and navigating screen time, this book provides clear, gentle strategies that work in real life—not just in theory. Whether you're wondering how to respond when your child lies, how to foster independence without hovering, or why your 5-year-old still won’t feed themselves, Andy offers calm, empathetic guidance grounded in child development and emotional intelligence.

Filled with relatable stories—from the reluctant eater to the stubborn swimmer—and backed by testimonials from parents and pediatricians alike, Parenting Points is more than advice—it’s a supportive companion for the messy, beautiful journey of raising good humans.

Perfect for new parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators, this book helps you replace frustration with understanding, power struggles with cooperation, and doubt with confidence.