We’re Not Friends, But I Love You the Most is the bullsh*t-free positive parenting guide we all need. There are about a gazillion books, blogs, courses, magazines, and Facebook groups for parents. You’ll find advice on everything from how to get your kid to sleep (newsflash: there’s no magic trick that works with every kid) to how to get your teenager to open up (newsflash: asking them a dozen questions as soon as they step foot outside of their room is not the best way to show you care). The problem with most of the parenting advice out there is that in one way or another, it suggests you should be friends with your child.

The easy way out might be not angering your child, not checking up on what they’re doing on their phone, or not handing out consequences. While this might keep you in the friend zone, it won’t help your child develop into a happy, healthy adult. Yes, being a parent is hard, but it’s the most important job you’ll ever do. So to help you with the hard stuff, We’re Not Friends, But I Love You the Most is your instruction manual.

• How to practice positive parenting (no, it’s not all unicorns, puppies, and butterflies)
• Why simpler parenting is the key to better parenting
• How to set healthy boundaries
• What healthy communication looks like
• How to handle it when your kids don’t meet your expectations (AKA the unfriendly part of parenting)
• Why strong structures and routines keep kids feeling safe
• What spending quality time with your kids looks like
• How to navigate a blended family
• What to aim for when it comes to your child’s physical and emotional wellness