{"title":"Marie Gentles","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie Gentles offers thoughtful insights and practical advice for those navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood. Her writing is characterised by a gentle tone that encourages understanding and patience within family relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a compassionate approach to common parenting dilemmas, with an emphasis on fostering connection and respect. \u003cem\u003eGentle Guidance\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to blend wisdom with warmth, making her work a valued resource for families seeking harmonious growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gentle-guidance-by-marie-gentles-9781526658388","title":"Gentle Guidance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAS SEEN ON BBC'S \u003ci\u003eDON'T EXCLUDE ME\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003eHELPING OUR TEENS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Such an important book, by someone who really understands the issues that young people face in today's world.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDr Zoe Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tough time to be a parent. With pressures on time, energy, and resources, it's difficult to give your child everything they need emotionally, and even more so when you’re faced with defiance, disruption, or challenging behaviour. In \u003cem\u003eGentle Guidance\u003c\/em\u003e, Marie Gentles draws on decades of expertise supporting families to give you \u003cb\u003ethe toolkit you need to be the best parent you can be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom establishing positive relationships that bring out the best in your child, to applying the tools you learn as a framework for your wider relationships, whether it be with friends, colleagues, your boss, or even your inner child, this book will help you \u003cb\u003eput Marie’s FIVE CS into practise\u003c\/b\u003e when faced with any challenging moment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunication\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003ebehaviour is communicating a need for emotional connection.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalm\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003ethis moment is a teaching and learning opportunity.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurious\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003ewhat feeling is the other person seeking?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnect\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003ehow can I meet their emotional needs?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvey\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003ewhat does my behaviour look like in this moment from the other person’s perspective?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou don’t need to fit into a box with your parenting style—with Marie’s gentle guidance, you’ll be equipped to raise a resilient child who in turn has the tools they need to deal with anything life throws at them. Whether they are fifteen months or fifteen years, it's never too late to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596471386348,"sku":"9781526658388","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/94475bbc3ec94f299fc731c1bb6ea739.jpg?v=1777936283"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marie-gentles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}