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Happy Parent, Happy Child

Happy Parent, Happy Child

10 Steps to Stress-free Family Life

Summary

As heard on BBC R4's Woman's Hour

'A must-read for any parent who feels stressed out and living in an environment often rife with tension and anxiety.'
Evening Standard

An essential 10-step plan for a stress-free family life.


We all know that raising happy, confident and resilient children can be a tough job in this fast-paced world – and there’s never any shortage of well-meaning advice on how to be a better parent. So, if you’re anxious and struggling to cope with the pressures of school and family life – or if you worry that you’re not doing enough to support your child through their problems – give yourself a break: this book really can help you.

Clinical psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob draws on her extensive experience working with hundreds of families to provide a simple 10-step plan for a stress-free family life. As she helps you to tackle the dilemmas every parent faces and defuse tension and anxiety in the home, Genevieve also aims to bring a sense of confidence, calm and balance both to you and your child.

This is a practical, down-to-earth guide – and essential reading for every parent.

Reviews

  • A wonderful book
    Gillian Anderson, actress, activist and mother

About the author

Genevieve Von Lob

Dr Genevieve von Lob is a clinical psychologist who has worked with families from every type of background during a 10-year career spanning private practice, NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and work for local authorities. She has been widely quoted in the media, including in the Telegraph, Financial Times, Top Santé and Grazia, and featured as a consultant therapist in an episode of Channel Four’s Dispatches. She lives in southwest London and enjoys playing piano and singing in her spare time. www.drvonlob.com
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