Child psychologist Steve Biddulph tells parents everything they need to know about raising happy, healthy, confident children from babyhood to teens. This book shows parents how to be true to themselves while also bringing up secure children who feel loved and respected, with self-esteem and responsibility.
The book is aimed at a wide age group – from babies and toddlers to older children and teenagers. Authoritative yet accessible, it is full of case histories and familiar conversations and scenarios, as well as cartoons, that help parents relate to Steve’s message. The book covers all the key issues in parenting, including: how and why negative language affects children; stopping tantrums before they start; curing shyness – “soft love”; why touch, praise and time are vital – and “firm love” – disciplining through teaching and being involved, rather than punishment.
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An AWESOME book for both parents and teachers, easy read format, with small chapters and plenty of sections.
I have 3 children and this book has helped me think about and change certain aspects of my parenting for the better.
This book is full of extremely useful and practical parenting tips, like
getting your children to behave without spanking or threats. It gives
reasons as to why children act up sometimes and what we as parents can
do to help build their self esteem and confidence. It does have a
chapter on Steve’s (somewhat biased) belief that a parent should stay at
home to look after children. I personally ignored that section as the
rest of the book held a lot of other great ideas and information.