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The Complete Secrets of Happy Children: A Guide for Parents (Paperback)

by Steve Biddulph (Author), Sharon Biddulph (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Thorsons (1 Dec 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007161743
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007161744
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 15.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'a mix of Billy Connelly and Dr Spock...Steve Biddulph is a publishing phenomenon.' THE TIMES 'Steve's advice is easy to follow- and more importantly, it works.' BBC FAMILY LIFE MAGAZINE 'Biddulph...has a built-in feel good factor. Parenting books too often make one feel inadequate, but Biddulph's left me refreshed and optimistic.' THE EXPRESS


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Child psychologist Steve Biddulph tells parents everything they need to know about raising happy, healthy, confident children from babyhood to teens. This book shows parents how to be true to themselves while also bringing up secure children who feel loved and respected, with self-esteem and responsibility. The book is aimed at a wide age group - from babies and toddlers to older children and teenagers. Authoritative yet accessible, it is full of case histories and familiar conversations and scenarios, as well as cartoons, that help parents relate to Steve's message. The book covers all the key issues in parenting, including: how and why negative language affects children; stopping tantrums before they start; curing shyness - "soft love"; why touch, praise and time are vital - and "firm love" - disciplining through teaching and being involved, rather than punishment.
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68 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best parent - child help book ,I love it !!, 4 Dec 2003
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I have 4 children - I needed help and more help. I got it from this Book. It has everything a parent needs to stay sane. It's funny,encourageing,loving and O my God! I'm like this - book. If you do read this book and are not full of encouragement after it, then you have no children.!!
He say's "Experts can be a hazard to your family's health. Luckily, this is a non-expert book! Please take it for what it is - friendly suggestions, and support for your own good sense." and that sum's it up!!
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sound, solid advice..., 28 Aug 2007
By LittleReader (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews
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With a young son, I'm often drawn to reading parenting books - especially when the going gets tough and I need confirmation of my actions or a fresh perspective.
Luckily, this book gave me both. Fortunately, I really liked SB's writing style right from the start, which made getting with his idea's much easier - his candid, no nonsense approach is fresh and accessible and he doesn't hide away under cliche's.
Real life examples are interspersed with cartoons and hand drawn diagrams which makes for really easy reading and what he says makes sense. My only criticism is that perhaps quite a bit of what he says is common sense (well to me anyway) but then, I suppose, sometimes we fail to see whats right under our noses until its pointed out to us.
Also, I found the chapter on working mums depressing; as a healthcare professional who works part time, I can only agree with what he says and have heard the Playground Mafia at my local Primary School referring to the kids who have been in Childcare as 'Stepford Kids' - unfortunately, I work 95% because I have to and only 5% because I want to and I found it made me feel guilt(ier) about a situation that I have little control over. I am very jealous of those mums lucky enough to care for their very young kids at home fulltime - though I realise there is no easy option, the choice would be nice!
Anyway, in a nutshell - If you hate Gina Ford's 'ideas' and love Tracey Hogg (the baby whisperer) and want to learn a little more about whats goes on inside the minds of your kids then this is the book for you!
Highly recommended.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read without a doubt, 9 Nov 2006
This book is a combination of his two books 'The Secret of Happy Children' and 'More Secrets of Happy Children'. I have read both and they are brilliant.

I do not agree with a previous reviewer 'Mrs Selwood' who said this book was aimed at full time stay at home Mums who are not coping and who are lacking in intelligence. That is totally insulting!

The advice given in this book is for all parents regardless of whether they work or not. I am a childminder and have found his advice invaluable in childminding as well as in raising my own two children. The 'Stand and Think' method of discipline has worked successfully with all the children I have looked after.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book for parents!
I gave up work as a medical doctor to stay at home and look after my baby boy, after I read this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Maya Cockeram

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard reading
I bought this book a while ago and still have not managed to finish it yet.

Its not a bad book but stating the obvious really.
Published 6 months ago by H. Randhawa

3.0 out of 5 stars Biased against working mother
There are many good points in this book but the author is going completely wrong in his negative view of working mothers. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Corinna

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book.
Unfortunately we cannot all be as perfect as Mrs Selwood. This book is for those of us who, although cope nicely with our families, want to be the best parents we can be. Read more
Published on 28 May 2007 by L. Fletcher

3.0 out of 5 stars Some logical advice but not for intelligent working mothers
This book offered some sound, common sense advice and I felt pretty pleased that I had naturally been doing the 'right thing'. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2004 by Mrs N Selwood

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