Happy Child, Happy Adult: The childhood roots of adult happiness: a five-step plan - Softcover

Hallowell, Dr Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091900077 ISBN 13: 9780091900076

Publisher: Vermilion, 2005

Synopsis

It's never been easy to raise children, and arguably it's even more difficult now. In this measured and humane book Dr Edward Hallowell offers a sensible strategy for raising happy children. In his plan he has two primary goals for children: 1) that they develop a sense of 'connection' with those around them and 2) the development of a sense of mastery over one or more areas of their lives. When parents guide their children towards these goals, the outcome will be good. Other key issues he raises are:

- Don't push your child too hard in school
- High academic achievement has no correlation with happy adult life
- Put your efforts into helping your child become good at something that will become a passionate involvement
- Don't try to rush your child's development
- Teach manners

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Review:

Ned Hallowell possesses the most inspiring and optimistic voice emerging from the American medical community today. . . . He brings his scientific knowledge and his generous heart to bear on the problems that afflict our lives and those of our children, and we are the better for his unique vision.
MICHAEL THOMPSON, Ph.D.
New York Times bestselling coauthor of
Raising Cain and Best Friends, Worst Enemies
Dr. Hallowell writes not only with wisdom and experience, but also with heart. In clear, sparkling language, he provides us with practical, engaging ideas about what really matters in childhood. His joy and resilience are contagious.
HARRIET LERNER, Ph.D.
New York Times bestselling author of The Dance of Anger
A masterpiece . . . Magical and must reading, this book needs to be read and reread by all parents who struggle to chart the best course for their children.
PETER S. JENSEN, M.D.
Center for the Advancement of Children s Mental Health
Department of Child Psychiatry
Columbia University/NY State Psychiatric Institute

From the Hardcover edition."

"Ned Hallowell possesses the most inspiring and optimistic voice emerging from the American medical community today. . . . He brings his scientific knowledge and his generous heart to bear on the problems that afflict our lives and those of our children, and we are the better for his unique vision."
--MICHAEL THOMPSON, Ph.D.
New York Times bestselling coauthor of
Raising Cain and Best Friends, Worst Enemies

"Dr. Hallowell writes not only with wisdom and experience, but also with heart. In clear, sparkling language, he provides us with practical, engaging ideas about what really matters in childhood. His joy and resilience are contagious."
--HARRIET LERNER, Ph.D.
New York Times bestselling author of The Dance of Anger

"A masterpiece . . . Magical and must reading, this book needs to be read and reread by all parents who struggle to chart the best course for their children."
--PETER S. JENSEN, M.D.
Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health
Department of Child Psychiatry
Columbia University/NY State Psychiatric Institute

From the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher:

Straightforward guidance for parents on how to raise children who will become happy and well adjusted adults

About this edition

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0091900077
• ISBN 13: 9780091900076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256