A role model can be flawed

Perfectly imperfect

Perfectly imperfect

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Marlies Johanna Heckner

Perfectly imperfect

Being a parent with more self-confidence and optimism

1st ed. published 2025. 256 pages All rights available

Perfectly imperfect

Being a parent with more self-confidence and optimism

Marlies Johanna Heckner, known to millions as @marliesjohanna, has written the first book on one of the central challenges facing young parents: finding their own way to be a role model for their children without the perfectionism that drives so many millennial parents. Using real-life situations from everyday family life, she helps parents reflect on their own family journey and live their role with more self-confidence, authenticity and relaxation. Take the pressure off, make mistakes – this way of thinking also takes the strain off the children. • Rethinking parenting • Become aware of your own values and live them with more self-confidence and optimism • With the latest insights and tips from other parenting experts