Publications.
Raising Happy Children | What every child needs their parents to know - from 0 to 11 years
By Jan Parker and Jan Stimpson | March 2004
Raising Happy Children is a different kind of parenting book - insightful, warm, funny, confidence-boosting, refreshingly honest and genuinely helpful.
From its first publication, Raising Happy Children has stood out as a different kind of parenting book. Breaking the mould of the 'one expert, one voice' childcare books, it is a brilliant synthesis of the latest research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children. Unique in content and tone, its warm, funny, though-provoking and helpful advice has helped thousands of parents through the tough problems, contentious issues and crucial questions faced by everyone with children. Now one of the best-loved, leading parenting titles - praised by parents and professionals alike - this bestselling classic has just got better. Fully revised and expanded, it now offers:
* An extended age-range (birth to 11 years)
* The very latest insights into how parents can develop happy, healthy relationships with their children
* More real-life examples from families who've hit problems and found solutions
* Expanded sections on:
- Understanding babies
- Smack-free effective discipline
- Behavioural problems
- Emotional needs
- Eating problems and how to avoid them
- Lone parenting, divorce and family change
- Communication in families
- Sex & drugs education for pre-adolescents
Reviews:
“This book has helped me get closer to my children. I can’t believe the difference that’s made in our lives.” — Parent
“Covers almost every subject a parent needs answers to - including some questions we’re afraid to ask.” — Parent
“Respects children and parents. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.” — Eileen Hayes, NSPCC
“Raising Happy Children will appeal to parents who look beyond instruction manuals and who want to give their children the best possible childhood.” — Penny Cunyngham, Community Practitioner and Health Visitor Association
Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters | Helping our children enjoy life together, from birth onwards
By Jan Parker and Jan Stimpson | Nov 2004
Adorable separately, yet a nightmare when together - having more than one child can be difficult when the inevitable sibling rivalries come to bear. A child's feelings towards the other sibling can be diverse, extreme and conflicting - sometimes all at once.
This down-to-earth, practical book takes the best and latest research - along with practical experience - to help us manage these difficult relationships. Talking parents through the reality, it reveals how best to reduce conflict and frustration and help children attain more positive, fulfilling relationships. It deals with issues from the arrival of a new child, to sharing, conflicts and communication. A warm, supportive guide, this book cuts through negativity to provide the best advice available for these most crucial formative relationships.
Reviews:
“The mixture of personal experience, professional expertise and large helpings of humour make this a much needed and very accessible book for families.” ― Vivienne Gross, Institute of Family Therapy
“This excellent book... is packed full of wisdom about this largely under-examined relationship. It informs parents who want to know how best to handle the differing needs of individual children, how to cope with competitiveness and rivalry, and the authors always prioritise the importance of emotional relationships. They don't just look at the needs of the children, but the needs of the parents as well.” ― NCT
Book a free 30 min consultation.
Please get in touch if there’s something you’re struggling with right now. I offer a free 30 min consultation so that we can talk through what you are experiencing and discuss how I can help.