The Secret of Happy Children: A Guide for Parents

by Steve Biddulph

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Synopsis

This book -- a classic worldwide bestseller -- aims to let parents be themselves and children grow up happy, full of self-esteem and feeling loved. Steve Biddulph lets you into the mind of your child to show how the positive ways in which you relate to a child will have a strong effect on growing self esteem, responsibility, stable emotions and present and future happiness. He shows how negative language will affect children and explains why children may rebel and how you should deal with any discipline problem that should occur. You will find out how kids experience emotions such as anger, fear, apathy. Other issues are discussed such as fathering, ages and stages, stopping tantrums before they start, and curing shyness. The book is full of scenarios, familiar dialogues and case histories with cartoons.

Book details

Published
01/03/1999

Publisher
Thorsons

ISBN
9780722536698



Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

'Biddulph! has a built-in feel good factor. Parenting books too often make one fell inadequate, but Biddulph's left me refreshed and optimistic.' Serena Alloh, The Express

UK Kirkus review

What parents say to their offspring - the words they actually use - matter. Identities are forged from an early age so, when dealing with children, positive language is all-important. Moreover, it can make the whole issue of handling children successfully a happier experience for the parent. Biddulph discusses shyness, tantrums and whingeing, and draws a fine line between the assertive and the domineering adult. This is a revised edition of a popular book, infused with personal experience as well as the insights of a professional psychologist. (Kirkus UK)

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