Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child’s Mental Health
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‘The must-have family handbook – accessible, equipping and game-changing’ – Anna Mathur, author of Mind Over Mother
Do you want to know how you can you support your child with anxiety?
Have you noticed changes in your child’s behaviour, and you’re not sure why?
Don’t know what you can do to help?
Happy Families is your definitive guide to understanding your child’s mental health, so they can survive and thrive. Whether you’re afraid that anxiety is controlling your child’s life, struggling with getting your child out of a low mood cycle, or you just want support on how to communicate with them, this book is here to help.
Dr Beth Mosley MBE is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected consultant clinical psychologists, and she works with children, young people and their families every day. In this groundbreaking guide aimed at parents of children aged 4-21, she offers a comprehensive toolkit that will help you make sense of what your child is going through and give you the hope and reassurance you need to make a change.
Filled with invaluable tools, quick-fire exercises, case studies and additional worksheets, Happy Families has everything you need to protect and support your child’s mental health.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bluebird, Main Market edition (31 Aug. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1035017458 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035017454 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 3.7 x 24.2 cm |
by richieb
A great read, as parent, teacher and for insights into my own mental life.
I like particularly that Dr Mosley weaves together all the recent research alongside her own experience as a parent, making Happy Families a coherent, engaging and accessible read.
The chapter summaries are really helpful and the activities box encourage you to reflect further.
I’ve recommended it to everyone at work. It really does offer a window into a young persons world, its challenges and how to develop positive responses to them.
You won’t be disappointed.
by tomambrose123
This book puts the complex subject of children’s mental health into language that can be understood by anyone.
What I particularly liked was the honesty of the author, who despite being an expert in the field isn’t afraid of admitting to the mistakes she has made with her own children – parents will find this hugely validating! Additionally, the book is filled with practical guidance and skills that will be useful for everyone.
I just wish I could travel back in time and hand a copy to my own mum and dad!
by Christine Paterson
This is a wonderful book not only for parents but also for grandparents. It is a very informative update on modern parenting and what to expect as their grandchildren grow through the different stages of young life.
Dr Beth Mosley is able to talk through the everyday situations and pressures that our young ones are experiencing which are very different to when we were parenting.
Talking through very naturally how to respond under certain circumstances which may be a result of pressures from such things as social media, hormonal changes and expectations from peers and parents.
A grandparent can be an outlet that is less confrontational and more forgiving. A loving patient person to turn to when stressed and anxious.
This book gives us an incite into the mind of a young person more than any other without complicated language and the need for professional jargon…
The examples of situations that Beth has had to deal with and how time and constructive practical yet caring responses have brought near tragedy back from the brink is inspiring.
The book covers areas that a grandparent may find hard to understand as these are modern developments that we wouldn’t have had to deal with when we were growing up ourselves or even when parenting.
Much more could be said but the essence of the review is that it’s a great book for both parents and grandparents to always have open or to listen to on Audible as Dr Mosley is a very engaging reader and one can listen in the car and whilst at home doing the tidying up!
I would highly recommend this book for all parents and grandparents.
by Beth
I wanted to share I have been meeting lots of young people aged from 16 to early 20’s who are not parents but are reading this book to help with making sense of their own mental health and their friends. They are so excited to read something easy to read, relatable and also helping them get things from the perspective of their parents. A lot of young people are recommending it to their parents! Or have said “I wish my parent had read this when I was growing up”. The grandparents I have spoken to have reassured me it is never too late and the young people I have spoken to have reminded me how hungry our young people are to understand themselves and others better. It fills me with hope.
by Jo Kreckler
This book will be a huge help with me bringing up my children, especially as they’re heading into their trickier teenage years. The book is written in an easy to understand and digestible format. I have already used some of the guidance with one of my children. The author helps me to consider and understand how I can support my children – it’s a book I’ll refer back to again and again. I definitely recommend this book 10/10
by Aimee
An outstanding book that acts as a practical guide to navigating parenthood. Evidence based with relatable personal contributions from the author as well as a plethora of tools, activities, reflections, illustrations and techniques to inspire any parent seeking to further understand and equip their children to thrive as they journey through all the many ups and downs life presents.
by Craig Dearden-Phillips
Got a child who seems to be going through difficulties? Don’t really know how to respond in the right way? Do all your attempt to engage result in being told to eff off? Then this book will be an invaluable guide to helping you to help your child to navigate their difficulties in the context of family life. The truth is that most of us as parents are making it up as we go along. This is fine – until things start to go sideways – then we feel helpless and without strategies to deal with our child. This book is there to help us to improve the way we support our children. It is non-patronising, grounded and practical, no ideology or fads. So buy Happy Families – and watch the difference.
by HFW
This book covers many important topics which enable parents and carers to have a better understanding of their children’s mental well-being and how to help them thrive. It’s hard to find a book that’s so comprehensive yet also really easy to read. It’s very relateable and provides some useful ideas on how you can practically help your young person. I would highly recommend to parents or anyone that supports a young person.