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The Dark Side of Parenting

The Science of Recognizing Toxic Patterns, Setting Boundaries, and Raising Resilient, Good, and Happy Children

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The Dark Side of Parenting

By: Jacqueline Blanton
Narrated by: Carla Grace
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Break free from toxic parenting patterns and raise resilient, emotionally secure, and happy children.

Do you ever catch yourself reacting in ways you swore you never would, repeating the very behaviors that hurt you as a child?

Are you struggling to set boundaries with your own parents while trying to raise your children differently?

Do you want to create a home where your kids feel emotionally safe, seen, and valued but don’t know how to undo years of conditioning?

For many of us, parenting is filled with love, hope, and the desire to do better. Yet, even with the best intentions, we may unknowingly fall into harmful patterns—patterns passed down through generations. We say things we don’t mean, control out of fear, or let perfectionism take over. The cycle continues, leaving children feeling unseen, unheard, and burdened.

The Dark Side of Parenting sheds light on these unseen wounds and provides a science-backed, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic behaviors. This book isn’t about shame or blame—it’s about awareness, healing, and transformation. It empowers us to recognize unhealthy patterns, set firm yet loving boundaries, and nurture emotionally strong, independent children.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop generational cycles and become the parent your child truly needs, this book will give you the tools and mindset shifts to create lasting change.

Parenting is a journey of growth for both our children and us. The transformation starts here.

Download The Dark Side of Parenting today and begin the journey toward a healthier, more connected family!

©2025 Jacqueline Blanton (P)2025 Jacqueline Blanton
Parenting & Families Relationships Emotions Resilience
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it pulls no punches. As a parent myself, this book hit nerves I didn’t even know were exposed. It sheds light on the darker, often unspoken parts of parenting—resentment, exhaustion, guilt—and while uncomfortable at times, it felt incredibly validating. The narrator’s delivery added an emotional weight that stayed with me long after. One star off because some parts felt repetitive, but overall, a must-listen for anyone ready to face the full spectrum of parenthood.

Not for the Faint of Heart

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Wow. This book gave language to emotions I’ve felt but never voiced. Parenting isn’t always joyful or fulfilling, and it explores that complexity with brutal honesty. I appreciated how it balanced empathy with critique—it never felt like an attack on parents, more like an invitation to reflect and heal. The audio production was excellent and made the raw material even more powerful. Highly recommend.

A Brave and Necessary Conversation

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I get what the author was going for—shedding light on the darker truths of parenting—but the execution didn’t quite land for me. It felt more like a series of emotional essays than a structured narrative. There were moments of insight, but I found myself zoning out often. I think this would work better as a written book for some readers. That said, I appreciate the attempt to tackle this topic with honesty.

Important Message, But Hard to Stay Engaged

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