Author:Dr. Laura Markham
Calm Parents, Happy Kids is the UK version of Dr Laura Markham's hugely successful and ground-breaking book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Now adapted for UK audiences, this practical and inspiring book reveals a three step programme that will transform family life.
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.
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.
—— Melissa Hood, Founder of The Parent Practice, the UK’s leading parent support companyher brilliantly argued theories on the state of motherhood today could well be the catalyst for a well-needed mummy (or mommy) backlash
—— Daily TelegraphA book that has caused a stir in the US and looks set to upset a few people in Britain as well.
—— Saturday TelegraphDr Ellie Cannon offers reassuring advice for mums who just want to do the right thing.
—— Gurgle MagazineDr Ellie Cannon offers friendly advice to reassure even the most conerned parent
—— The SunThe aim of the manual is to increase the confidence of new mums…
—— The SunI enjoyed every word.
—— Mary Killen , LadyA book that is unputdownable and…gloriously lavish, something fascinating to gaze at on every page.
—— Rachel Cooke , ObserverThis book is a must-read.
—— Susan Hill , SpectatorIt’s an extraordinary story, well told and illustrated.
—— Choice MagazineThe delicacy of Zinovieff’s perceptions, the abiding redolence of her descriptions and the captivating moods of her subjects make The Mad Boy, Lord Berners, My Grandmother and Me a book of rare pleasure.
—— Richard Davenport-Hines , The Times Literary SupplementSofka…brings to life a vanished world and the almost fantastical people who lived in it.
—— Oxford TimesA dazzling account of the house and the fascinating people who formed its unique character.
—— Cressida Connolly , Town & CountryIt was the story that everyone wanted told, and [Zinovieff] was the person to tell it.
—— SpectatorLook no further, if you have a soft spot for posh people behaving badly.
—— Robbie Millen , The TImesClassy and compelling.
—— Fanny Blake , Woman and HomeZinovieff’s book is witty and full of insight – rather like opening a bottle of Champagne.
—— Mayfair MagazineA compelling read.
—— The EconomistDelivers an entertaining dose of British country life and high-style scandal.
—— Nora Krug , Washington PostLavishly illustrated, beautifully produced.
—— Philip Borg-Wheeler, 5 stars , Classical MusicWonderfully bizarre family memoir.
—— Libby Purves , The TimesAn entertaining and amiable companion.
—— Sara Wheeler , The TimesA witty memoir that provides insight into the aristocratic and arty pre-war circles of England.
—— Olinda Adeane , House and GardenBeautifully written and generously illustrated.
—— Jane Shilling , Daily Mail