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The Secret of Happy Children: A guide for parents [Paperback]

Steve Biddulph (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Thorsons; (Reissue) 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: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 146,481 in Books (See Top 100 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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This book – a classic worldwide bestseller – aims to let parents be themselves and children grow up happy, full of self-esteem and feeling loved.

Steve Biddulph lets you into the mind of your child to show how the positive ways in which 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, apathy. Other issues are discussed such as fathering, ages and stages, stopping tantrums before they start, and curing shyness.

The book is full of scenarios, familiar dialogues and case histories with cartoons.

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for All Parents, 11 Feb 2003

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This review is from: The Secret of Happy Children: A guide for parents (Paperback)

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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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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18 of 20 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 a wise book
A brilliant guide to bring up children. Followed the advice on this book and it works! Children need love and need to see love around them.

Published 3 months ago by BookwormNI

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS GOLD DUST
This should be compulsory reading for all parents. In fact - all school children should read Biddulph as part of their national curriculum. Read more

Published 10 months ago by RachelB

3.0 out of 5 stars Raising Boys is better
I am a fan of Steve Biddulph, having bought Raising Boys which is easily a 5 star book. In this book, The Secret of Happy Children you don't really learn anything new that you... Read more

Published 12 months ago by A.S.G

1.0 out of 5 stars a big disappointment
This book was recommended to me by a friend. Perhaps my expectations were too great. Steve Biddulph makes some good points, though I think they are things we all know already... Read more

Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Bluebutterfly

5.0 out of 5 stars wish more people would read this!
We are all different, I know - but I think many parents would benefit from reading & taking heed of some of the ideas/advice in here!! Interesing & useful book.

Published on 27 Aug 2009 by S. Haynes

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 on 19 Oct 2008 by Mary_10

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 on 5 Oct 2007 by Scooby Doo

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 Barnard

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