The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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4.3 • 151 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'A wonderful book' Richard Osman
'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life' Nigella Lawson
'A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry' Elizabeth Day
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How can we have better relationships?
In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages. Philippa Perry's sane, sage and judgement-free advice is an essential resource on how to have the best possible relationships with the people who matter to you most.
Featuring exclusive new chapter on sibling relationships.
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'It gave me hope as a new parent' Babita Sharma
'This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter' Josh Widdicombe
'She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian
'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times Magazine
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Healing from, and learning not to perpetuate, difficult upbringings is the linchpin of this practical, self-care centered parenting guide from psychotherapist Perry (How to Stay Sane). Her primary focus is on the preschool years, though her range extends to addressing both expectant parents and those with adult children. Throughout, Perry invites readers to examine their attitudes toward parenting, focusing on the effect of painful experiences from one's own childhood. She urges parents to approach their young offspring as people deserving of their respect, and with whom they will have a lifelong bond. Perry takes a "nudging" approach to bedtime routines and other learnable behaviors, through which children progress in small incremental steps. Her assertion that "all behavior is communication" applies not only to the young child, but to the parent as well; she asks readers to be aware of the messages they perpetuate as role models, to take responsibility for irksome behavior, and to establish an atmosphere of calm even when kids are misbehaving. Perry's kind but professional tone results in a helpful manual that will appeal to new parents who want an expert on board as they take the time to be reflective in their parenting.
Customer Reviews
Golden nuggets in every chapter
Some very easy to pick up and apply tips that have already improved me and my daughter’s relationship.
Highly recommend
The first parenting book that I have read and I am so glad I did. The exercises and case studies make it easier to digest. Will definitely reread as my baby daughter goes through phases and will use it as a reference guide as well.
Recommend to all, even those who aren’t parents as you can explore a lot of your own childhood and make sense of your own attachment style, behaviours and personality.
Every parent should read this - whatever age of the child
This is a real eye opener and positive in how parenting is approached. Not being negative about the past/now but being positive about how to make the now/future relationships of us and our children even better!