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The Complete Secrets of Happy Children

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The Complete Secrets of Happy Children by Steve Biddulph is a practical guide for parents, offering insightful strategies to raise confident, compassionate, and well-adjusted kids. The author shares effective communication techniques and parenting insights to foster healthy relationships and emotional intelligence in children. The book combines psychological expertise with practical advice, aiming to make parenting a more joyful and rewarding experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for practical advice and insights on raising well-rounded and happy children. It combines warmth and wisdom, offering practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges of parenting while fostering a loving and supportive family environment.

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This is a special, combined edition of the highly acclaimed bestseller The Secret of Happy Children and More Secrets of Happy Children. It tells how to help toddlers and children feel secure and settled; gives advice on discipline methods that work (without hitting or yelling), making sure your love gets through, and much more.

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The Complete Secrets of Happy Children is a special, combined edition of the highly acclaimed bestsellers The Secret of Happy Children and More Secrets of Happy Children.

In The Secret of Happy Children, you will discover what's really happening inside kids' minds, and what to do about it. You will find out how to be a stronger, more loving, more definite, and more relaxed parent. You'll learn how to let go of old, negative approaches, freeing up more energy to enjoy your kids and your life.

More Secrets of Happy Children (written with Shaaron Biddulph) tackles other important concerns of parents today, such as how to help toddlers and children feel secure and settled; discipline methods that work (without hitting or yelling); ensuring your love gets through; being the best kind of dad; and the childcare dilemma.

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The Complete Secrets of Happy Children by Steve Biddulph is widely praised for its practical advice and engaging style. Readers appreciate Biddulph's straightforward approach, combining personal anecdotes with actionable strategies for parents. It's noted for being accessible and insightful, offering guidance to foster a nurturing family environment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732281298

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Steve Biddulph, AM, is one of the world's best-known parent educators. For over 30 years he has worked with worked with children and their families in every kind of trouble. In 2001 he left this work to campaign full-time for a better world for parents and children. His books are found in three million homes around the world, and tens of thousands of parents have attended his popular talks. Steve lives in Tasmania's Tamar Valley, and has two grown children, a boy and a girl.

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