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Philippa Perry.
251 pages.
Contents include: Your parenting legacy -- Your child's environment -- Feelings -- Laying a foundation -- Conditions for good mental health -- Behaviour : all behaviour is communication.
Summary: Philippa Perry tells us what really matters and what behaviour it is important to avoid -- the vital dos and don'ts of parenting. Instead of mapping out the 'perfect' plan, Perry offers a big-picture look at the elements that lead to good parent-child relationships. This book will help you to: Understand how your own upbringing may affect your parenting; Accept that you will make mistakes and learn what you can do about them; Break negative cycles and patterns; Handle your own and your child's feelings; Understand what different behaviours communicate.