The book you wish your parents had read

Author: Philippa Perry

Every parent wants two basic things: Let his child be happy and not give up on his upbringing. But how are these achieved? In this captivating, clever and humorous book, acclaimed psychotherapist Philippa Perry explains how strong bonds of love are built with our children and how those bonds promote their mental and emotional health in both childhood and later life. Instead of drawing up the "perfect" parenting plan, it provides a complete picture of the elements that lead to the best parent-child relationship.

With this fresh and uncritical book it helps us:

• Understand how the way we have grown up and our psychological background affect the upbringing of our children

• Accept our mistakes and learn what we can do about them

• Break down negative, repetitive parenting patterns

• To manage both our own feelings and those of our child

• Understand what messages different behaviors convey. With targeted and wise advice, it is the book that every parent will want to read and every child will wish their parents had read!