Raising Happy Kids: Over 100 Tips For Parents And Teachers

by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer

Parents know that what really matters is that they help their children grow up feeling secure and good about themselves, enabling them to take pride in-and eventually take care of-themselves. Indeed, knowing and liking oneself are the keys to success in life, affecting personal relationships, general motivation, and success in work. So, what can parents do to ensure that they give kids the best possible leg-up in this respect?Demonstrating the use of praise, play, time, touch, and talking, expert and popular author Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer speaks to new and experienced parents alike, helping them encourage their children to develop into well-adjusted and happy people. With clear and simple advice-in the form of tips, techniques, and tools- Raising Happy Kids is an essential guide for parents striving to be nurturing and influential in this crucial role.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 24, 2003

Reviews

[Kirsti Call · Rating 2 out of 5]

Frankly, I found this book unenlightening and I disagree with the premise that happiness is based solely on self-esteem. I think confidence is important, but you gain confidence with you focus on others. I'm tired of the "entitlement" generation, and although I want to foster good self- esteem in my kids, I don't want to dwell on it too much. . .

[Laura LeAnn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This particular book was helpful in terms of reminders about language when speaking to/with my son and in terms of helping him to grow and develop his own personality. However, it wasn't hugely helpful for what I was looking for with regard to the discipline issues we are having with our toddler and what to do in those heat-of-the-moment circumstances.

[Jo Lau · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is highly recommended for people who are hands-on, especially first time parents. It covers alot of grounds and provided tips that are invaluable and practical for today's society. I especially liked the section on "Discipline". It's a deviation from my own Asean upbringing where disobedience automatically translate to caning. No negotiations and no discussions. This book is very helpful and offered me another perspective / a different window view and actually tests the Asean value system of upbringing.

[Fawn · Rating 1 out of 5]

I started reading this because of parenting struggles we each encounter and I was looking for tips. I didn't see the "100 tips" in the book. She did make some very good important points but she seems very on the fence "give children responsibility but not too early and not too late. Not too much and not too little either" I don't agree with everything 100% but I am applying some things.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got about a third of the way through this book and took a break. I think self esteem and confidence is important but not the sole driver of a child's happiness. This book suggests this and it's a big disheartening at times. I may go back to this book later, not sure.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for parents or teachers of young children.
Tools to help build self esteem in children, praise them in a constructive way, a very nurturing in a healthy way book.

[R. Sanyoto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anak-anak-sebagaimana orang dewasa-bisa bertindak dan melakukan semua hal dengan sangat baik ketika mereka merasa bahagia.

[Amber]

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[lauren elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for a Parenting class project but it was really interesting and informative! I appreciated the style of lists and sections instead of paragraphs and paragraphs of information.

[Sara Maxwell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not like it. Needs more examples to make her points more clear. Forced myself to finish it, but took a long time.