Discover the joys and challenges of parenthood with Planet Parent by Monique Cohen, a seasoned child and adolescent psychotherapist. This insightful and humorous guide offers practical advice drawn from over 30 years of clinical experience and real-life parenting adventures.
From embracing “good-enough” parenting and the magic of fatherhood to navigating the complexities of adolescence and managing screen time, this book covers it all.
Learn how to foster resilience through play, handle media violence, support gifted children, and maintain your own well-being as a parent. With heartfelt anecdotes and evidence-based strategies, Planet Parent empowers caregivers to connect deeply with their children, creating a nurturing environment filled with love, laughter, and understanding.
Perfect for new parents and seasoned caregivers alike, this book is your companion for the rewarding, sometimes chaotic, but always enriching journey of raising children in today’s world. Embrace the adventure and find confidence in your parenting today!






IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd) –
Planet Parent combines personal parenting experience with professional psychological and
psychotherapeutic knowledge. Monique emphasises the concept of being a “good enough”
versus the unrealistic & unachievable “perfect parent”. A welcome and much needed inclusion of content
for fathers, recognising the impacts o f the parenting journey o n both parents. Providing a humorous perspective on
parenting challenges, with quick and easy-to-read chapters that are enhanced with illustrations that capture the key
moments, Planet Parent is an engaging and accessible for busy, time-poor parents, grandparents and caregivers.
– Ruby Otero, psychologist