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

by Steve Biddulph (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Thorsons; 3rd New edition of Revised edition edition (1 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0722536690
  • ISBN-13: 978-0722536698
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 15.4 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 82,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Biddulph... has a built-in feel good factor. Parenting books too often make one fell inadequate, but Biddulph's left me refreshed and optimistic.' Serena Alloh, The Express

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In this text the author lets you into the mind of your child to show how the positive ways you relate to a child will have a strong effect on growing self esteem, responsibility, stable emotions and present and future happiness. He shows how negative language will affect children and explains why children may rebel and how you should deal with any discipline problem that should occur. You will find out how kids experience emotions such as anger, fear and apathy. Other issues are discussed such as fathering, ages and stages, stopping tantrums before they start, and curing shyness. The book contains scenarios, familiar dialogues and case histories with cartoons.

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for All Parents, 11 Feb 2003
Books in this field can sometimes make you feel vastly unqualified to be a parent and grossly inadequate for allowing your child to so much as glance at a television.

It is re-assuring to find someone with a commomsense attitude towards raising children. Steve Biddulph has written 'The Secret of Happy Children: A Guide for Parents' in a way that makes you feel you are listening to pearls of widsom from a trusted friend and not some distant academic. Some of it you already know, and some of it is just a little different to what you are already doing and of course, you will find some excellent tips you haven't already considered.

This is a definite for all to have in the house to refer to when you need inspration and reassurance. It would make an excellent gift for new parents.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, maximum help for parents !, 10 Jan 2004
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I have 3 boys, this book has helped me think about and change certain aspects of my parenting for the better.

The so-called 'experts' will hate this book as it bypass's all the psycho-babble that we are all bombarded with these days from people with no children and straight from university.

I have seen positive changes in my children because of the way I now relate to them thanks to this books clear and accessible advice.

With the excellent layout, easy to refer to again and again.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really excellent: smart useful thought-provoking and funny, 19 Aug 1999
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I am huge fan. This book is full of intelligent, thought- provoking and very practical advice which make you laugh out loud and pause to reflect. It gave me SO many ideas and different ways of looking at things, while at the same time it was so entertaining to read that I read it in one go unable to put it down. I proceeded to buy all his books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Synopsis from back cover
The Secret of Happy Children helps you with parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. It has received widespread praise around the world as a book which gives you heart... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Attic Books

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book
I found this a really useful book when trying to raise my children. It's full of helpful advice & fitted with my own views of childhood & parenting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Love Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Meeting unmet needs!
I really liked this book. Of course I was spoiled for choice given Steve Biddulph's many excellent titles. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by Jack Stewart

1.0 out of 5 stars Please
I really am sorry folks but just because a book isn't written by an academic it doesn't mean its any good. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2005 by steviesmalls

1.0 out of 5 stars A C.S.E. in parenting skills
Oh dear. Someone please tell Steve Biddulph to stop trying to write parenting books. I feel embarrassed for the man eveytime he flounders around, mis-matching enlightened,... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2002 by Mary

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
I'm not a great reader of books, but I couldn't put this one down.
It was very easy reading, funny and very practical. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective
Steve Biddulph writes with authority - his points are clearly grounded in a deep knowledge of child psychology - but also with an elegant simplicity. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Really excellent: smart useful thought-provoking and funny
I am huge fan. This book is full of intelligent, thought- provoking and very practical advice which make you laugh out loud and reflect. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a useful and very funny book
I have read this book at least three times. His advice makes sense and the book is illustrated with funny stories from the author's experiences. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best parenting book I've seen
Instead of the dense, detailed books that experts tend to write on this subject, The Secret of Happy Children is simple, moving, and practical. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 1998

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