"From the author of Hold On, But Don't Hold Still, the emotionally charged and eye-opening account of a mother who navigates the cacophony of best practices and urgent advice from parenting authorities in search of a way to support her teen as he maps his own path to mental health"-- Provided by publisher.

Foreword / by Dr. Shefali Tsabary -- Lie #1: I can fix this -- Lie #2: I am in control -- Lie #3: It's all my fault -- Lie #4: Progress is a straight line -- Lie #5: Good parents are selfless -- Lie #6: The squeaky wheel needs the most grease -- Lie #7: Information leads to clarity -- Lie #8: Breaking bad habits equals instant relief -- Lie #9: Mother knows best -- Lie #10: You can't eat a meatball sandwich cold -- From Luka.