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Calm Parents, Happy Kids

The Secrets of Stress-free Parenting

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Calm Parents, Happy Kids

By: Laura Markham
Narrated by: Xe Sands
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 Most parenting books focus on changing a child's behaviour, but the truth is that children only change when their relationship with their parents changes. In Calm Parents, Happy Kids, Dr Laura Markham introduces an approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. Bringing together the latest research in brain development with a focus on emotional awareness (for both parents and children), it will appeal to all parents who don’t want to force their children into compliance and lose their temper, but want to keep calm and help their children want to behave. Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Stress Management

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Calm Parents, Happy Kids will transform your experience of parenting. Relying on a combination of up-to-the-minute brain science and the kind of practical wisdom so often missing from parenting books, Dr Laura tells you not only the ‘why’ of children’s behaviour but also ‘how’ to have calm parents and happy kids.
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Would you listen to Calm Parents, Happy Kids again? Why?

Yes, I still do listen to it. Each time I remember a little bit more.

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The author uses a lot of examples of the things you should say. I think it really helps hearing the reader say them. It seems easier to recall them when I'm talking with my kids than if I had just read them.

Love this book. I listen to it over and over.

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Common sense but nice to be reminded. Also has some (could have more) practical tips. I saw a big difference in my child straight after I implemented things from the book. I also feel better as a parent. Loved the calm narration, easy listening.

A must for all parents!

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I really have enjoyed and been inspired by this book. With a new understanding and approach I am looking forward to improving my parenting With more empathy for my children. A perfect guide I would recommend to any parent that might just need a bit of inspiration or help

Very interesting and helpful book

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Straightforward ideas and suggestions for how to better yourself and your parenting. Well written and read. Found this incredibly helpful and insightful.

So helpful and practical!

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Loved listening to this book while driving home from work. Made me calmer and more patient. Such useful advice here.

Brilliant book

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