Melanie Parker – författare

Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to philosophy and education. It skilfully guides readers through this challenging and sometimes complex area bringing key philosophical ideas and questions to life in the context and practice of education. There is also a companion website to accompany the book, featuring live weblinks for each activity which can be visited at www.routledge.com/cw/haynes.

The authors consider the implications of educational trends and movements through a variety of philosophical lenses such as Marxism, utopianism, feminism and poststructuralism. The book explores enduring themes such as childhood and contemporary issues such as the teaching of critical thinking and philosophy in schools. Features include:

Drawing on readers’ experiences of education, the book reveals the connections between philosophical ideas and educational policy and practice. Part of the Foundations in Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students coming to the study of philosophy and education for the first time.

Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to philosophy and education. It skilfully guides readers through this challenging and sometimes complex area bringing key philosophical ideas and questions to life in the context and practice of education. There is also a companion website to accompany the book, featuring live weblinks for each activity which can be visited at www.routledge.com/cw/haynes.

The authors consider the implications of educational trends and movements through a variety of philosophical lenses such as Marxism, utopianism, feminism and poststructuralism. The book explores enduring themes such as childhood and contemporary issues such as the teaching of critical thinking and philosophy in schools. Features include:

Drawing on readers’ experiences of education, the book reveals the connections between philosophical ideas and educational policy and practice. Part of the Foundations in Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students coming to the study of philosophy and education for the first time.

Imagine…

A mother who seems like the perfect, well-regarded soccer mom, sweet and helpful to other parents and kids out in public but who rages and screams at her children and husband at home when they displease her…

A mother who deliberately makes her kids feel confused by telling them something didn’t happen when it objectively did, invalidating their experience and helping them learn they can’t trust themselves…

Do any of these scenarios feel familiar?

Do you sometimes feel like you "flunked" childhood and it was all your fault?

Feel like you have to walk around on eggshells when you are around your mother?

Find you have crushing, low self-worth and never feel good enough after being in her presence?

Often get emotionally triggered and feel deflated after connecting with her?

Hey my friend. I see you, you are not alone…

It is certainly not easy having a narcissistic mother. In fact, the knock-on effect can be utterly devastating for many, let alone the long-term and psychological damage it can cause. If any of the above feelings ring true to you, you might wonder what you can do to cope with a narcissistic parent… 

You might get into a cycle of trying to please her and often find that you carry out this people-pleasing trait into other relationships.

You might sink lower every time you contact her—questioning all your decisions, value, worth, and self-esteem as she subtly or overtly quashes them.

Or worse, thinking you can change her…

Look, I get it.

You don’t want your mother to drive you crazy anymore.

You want to be able to hold boundaries with the difficult people in your life and start feeling good about yourself again.

You want concrete tools to cope with the backlash you may get from your mother and support for dealing with your own hard feelings.

I will help you heal and finally break free from this crutch that is holding you back in life… 

But first, a warning:

Before we go further, let me make something abundantly clear:

This book does not contain a "magic wand" that will bring you instant relief without having to do any work.

What I’m about to share with you takes both time and effort and has worked wonders for me and other people. And I believe it can help you, too. But this only works for those who are willing look deep inside themselves and are committed to finding true happiness.

Moreover, I’m not a writer, I hope you can excuse the grammar mistakes and focus all of your attention on the message of my book. Life is hard, so let’s go through it together.

Here''s a little sneak preview of what you’ll get:

- 8 Ways Narcissistic Mothers Neglect Affected Your Life as an ADULT- How the Narcissistic Mother causes CPTSD- 7 Strategies For Letting Go Of A Narcissistic Mother- How to Set Boundaries- How To Cut Ties and Go No Contact- How to get out of a trauma bond with your parent- 8 Things Your Narcissistic Mother Might Do When You Cut Off All Contact- Anger after Narcissistic Abuse - Why Can''t I Let It Go?- How Narcissistic Mothers Gaslight Their Daughters

So with that said, let me tell you...

If you’re ready to truly make a change, if you’re ready to feel empowered and grounded no matter who is in your life or what family background you come from, this is the book that’s going to help you get there.