Published 4th July
Parenting can be tough – tougher still when everyone has an opinion on raising a child. From the press, social media and online influencers right through to our friends and family, we’re bombarded with advice – and criticism – on how to be good parents.
Whilst our little ones aren’t born with a manual, How to Raise Happy Children is as close as it gets. Dr Martin Coles has seen it all, and having spent a lifetime working with and for children, his expert knowledge, research and experience are condensed here into ten brilliant bite-sized chapters, the Ten Commandments of Parenting:
- You shall not be perfect
- You shall prefer presence to praise
- You shall respect change
- You shall not make for yourself a false idol in screen time, but covet sleep time
- You shall take care for your child’s friendships
- You shall honour discipline
- Remember literacy to keep it holy
- You shall covet for your child play of all types
- You shall covet good relations with your partner and family members
- You shall take for thyself positive thinking
Packed with simple strategies, practical tips and straight-talk, this book will empower your decision-making and give you the confidence to tackle the unique challenges of parenting.
