“I Wrote This Book as a Mom, for Other Moms (and Dads Too)”

 

“I Wrote This Book as a Mom, for Other Moms (and Dads Too)”

 

I’m not a psychologist, I’m not a parenting coach, and I don’t have a fancy degree hanging on the wall. I’m just a mom.

A mom who once felt completely overwhelmed, exhausted, and—let’s be honest—guilty. Guilty for yelling when I didn’t want to. For repeating phrases, I swore I never would. For watching my kids’ faces sink after something I said in the heat of the moment.

But something inside me refused to settle. Deep down, I knew I wasn’t raising little robots who just needed to follow rules. I was shaping hearts, wiring minds, building the foundation for their self-worth, their courage, their beliefs about the world—and themselves.

And so, I started changing. Not everything overnight. But little by little. Word by word. Habit by habit.

This book was born from that journey.

 

I Chose to Remain Anonymous… and I’ll Tell You Why

I’ve been asked more than once: “If you wrote a book that helps so many parents, why don’t you show your face? Why not take the credit?”

And here’s the truth: I never wanted this to be about me.

Because I’m not the story here—you are. You and every parent reading this who is trying, day by day, to raise emotionally healthy, confident children in a world full of noise, fear, and unrealistic expectations.

Staying anonymous allows me to step aside, so the message can step forward. I didn’t want my background, appearance, or even my voice to get in the way of what really matters: the words, the habits, the parenting mindset that changes everything.

 

Why I Believe in This So Deeply

I’ve lived both sides of parenting: the one full of inherited patterns, stress, autopilot reactions—and the one where I paused, rewired, and chose a new way.

This book is the guide I wish I had years ago.
It’s the gentle voice I needed when I didn’t know how to speak love through frustration.
It’s the reminder I still use today, every time I look at my kids and ask myself,
"What kind of inner voice am I building in them today?"

The way we speak, the habits we reinforce, the beliefs we nurture... it all adds up. Every word is a seed. Every reaction becomes a lesson. Every moment is a chance to either empower or limit.

That’s what this book is about.
And that’s why I’m sharing it—with you.

 

If You’re Here, It Means You Care

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not looking for perfection.
You’re looking for something deeper.
A way to raise children with strong hearts, healthy minds, and a deep belief that they are enough.

Welcome. You’re in the right place.
I hope this book feels like a conversation with a friend who understands.
Because that’s how I wrote it. With you in mind.

Marie A. MacArthur.
(A mom, just like you.)