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.
Hallowell gives us a boo.
Writing with the warmth of a friend and the authority of an expert, Dr.
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.
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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.
Dr.
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.
Hallowell explores each step in depth and shows how they work together to foster trust, respect, and joy.
Dr.
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.
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.
What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts.
Hallowell argues, we don\'t need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children.
As Dr.
Hallowell shares his findings with all of us who care about children.
Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, Dr.
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.
Hallowell, M.
Edward M.
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
