Although good advice for parents may be found in a variety of resources, Parenting: The Long Journey couples solid advice with encouraging words that can lead to an attitude and relationship approach that will last for the many years after the active parenting of children comes to a close and children enter into adulthood. This makes the material widely applicable to parents of every social class, family structure and education level.

The book offers guidance on approach in general which applies to a wide variety of parenting issues. The book includes plenty of real life examples and stories. The advice is non-judgmental and its philosophical approaches like "parents are experts on themselves" and "aim for better not perfect" make the book very inviting to those faced with the challenges of parenting in today''s world.

Can anything prepare you for parenting-the ultimate, lifelong road trip?

Renowned parenting and relationship therapist Joe rich takes us on an unforgettable journey down he winding road of parenting. This information-packed guide covers all ages and developmental stages, offering advice on:

• smoothing the toddler bumps
• easing into the adolescent corners
• finding the teenage emergency exits

Hilarious and touching real-life stories illustrates Joe''s inspirational philosophies: "Parents are already experts," and "Aim for better, not perfect." Everyone faced with the never-ending challenges of parenting today will benefit from the insider scoop on hooking up your jumper cables, how to make a compass work for you and your kids, the three words no parent should be without, and why you really do need to book adjoining rooms.

Although many know Joe Rich from his role as weekly guest therapist on the nationally syndicated television show CityLine, Joe has a been active in both providing counselling services, consultation and professional development for professionals for over 20 years.

Joe has been a guest lecturer at several academic settings including the University of Toronto (School of Graduate Studies; Continuing Education, and the Faculty of Social Work) and Sir Wilfrid Laurier University.