The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)

Hardback Published on: 07/03/2019
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Synopsis

Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2020

Every parent wants their child to be happy and every parent wants to avoid screwing them up. But how do you achieve that?

In this absorbing, clever and funny book, renowned psychotherapist Philippa Perry tells us what really matters and what behaviour it is important to avoid - the vital dos and don'ts of parenting.

Instead of mapping out the 'perfect' plan, Perry offers a big-picture look at the elements that lead to good parent-child relationships. This refreshing, judgement-free guide will help you to:

- Understand how your own upbringing may affect your parenting

- Accept that you will make mistakes and learn what you can do about them

- Break negative cycles and patterns

- Handle your own and your child's feelings

- Understand what different behaviours communicate

Full of sage and sane advice, this is the book that every parent will want to read and every child will wish their parents had.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241250990
  • Number of pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 204 x 138 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 304g

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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Brilliant!
Im a married mother of three teenagers and this book is a wonderful guide to clarity. It reminds me of how much of my behaviour/ reactions to situations is... READ MORE
Kate Semple
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Thank you Philippa
Fantastic book for parents who'd like to get better at parenting.
Kati Hill
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
At last: A common-sense parenting book
This book contains great parenting advice and would be a great present for all new (and newish) parents out in the world. I found myself nodding along and ... READ MORE
Maureen Stapleton
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
I wish I could have read this before I had my children
I wonder if my two boys will ever forgive me! I made so many mistakes. The nice thing about this book is that Philippa always urges you to forgive yourself... READ MORE
Lorraine Rackley
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Great for anyone spending time with children.
Last year I met my partner who has a toddler, and I myself didn’t spend any time growing up around children except for when I was one. I have never wante... READ MORE
Annabelle Gill
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Hmmm
Essentially this is just another "expert" book amongst a quagmire of similar "expert" books. It's worth noting that experts don't always rely on solid data... READ MORE
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