ISBN: 9780345458667

Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children—the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids… More...

Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children—the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, has thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, Dr. Hallowell shares his findings with all of us who care about children. As Dr. Hallowell argues, we don’t need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts. This inspiring book outlines a 5-step plan that all parents can use in giving their children the gift of happiness that will last a lifetime. Connection, play, practice, mastery, and recognition: as fundamental as these five concepts are, they hold the key to raising children with healthy self-esteem, moral awareness, and spiritual values. Dr. Hallowell explores each step in depth and shows how they work together to foster trust, respect, and joy.Privilege, wealth, and expensive “extras” are not necessary for happiness—there are many stories here of children who have overcome poverty, abandonment, and shocking deprivation to find true fulfillment. Dr. Hallowell encourages us as parents to reconnect with the moments in our own childhoods that made a difference; he explores the impact of genetics and environmental factors on the inner workings of a child’s mind; and he discusses how activities like team sports, community service, religious observance, and household chores can foster a child’s sense of mastery. Like the works of T. Berry Brazelton and Benjamin Spock, The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness is infused with the wisdom and humanity of a doctor who truly loves and understands children. Writing with the warmth of a friend and the authority of an expert, Dr. Hallowell gives us a book at once practical and exuberant, joyous and informative, eye-opening and reassuring. Ultimately, this book is a celebration of childhood and of the magic that happens between parents and the children they love. Digital Content>E-books>Parenting>Fam Rel-Parenting>Fam Rel-Parenting, Random House Publishing Group Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780345458667

Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children-the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who g… More...

Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children-the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D, father of three and Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children-the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D, father of three and, Ballantine Books<

ISBN: 9780345458667

Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy Childhood-Roots-of-Adult-Happiness~~Edward-M-Hallowell Parenting>Fam Rel-Parenting>Fam Rel-Pare… More...

Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy Childhood-Roots-of-Adult-Happiness~~Edward-M-Hallowell Parenting>Fam Rel-Parenting>Fam Rel-Parenting NOOK Book (eBook), Random House Publishing Group<

2002, ISBN: 9780345458667

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2002, ISBN: 9780345458667

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, [PU: Random House Publishing Group], [ED: 1], Random House Publishing Group, 2002