100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It – Evidence-Based Advice for Parents on Love, Joy, and Fulfillment

by David Niven

The Simple Science of a Happy Family From raising children to getting along with in-laws, what do people with close and loving families do differently than those with strained or unfulfilling relationships? Sociologists, therapists, and psychiatrists have spent entire careers investigating the ins and outs of family dynamics, yet their findings are inaccessible to ordinary people, hidden in obscure journals to be shared with other experts. Now, David Niven, the international bestselling author of The 100 Simple Secret series has collected the most current and significant data from more than a thousand of the best scientific studies on families and then spelled out the findings in plain English. The advice is based not on one person's unique experiences or opinions, but offers for the first time the research of noted scientists studying average American families. These findings have been boiled down to one hundred essential ways to find and maintain love, joy, and satisfaction in all family relationships. Each statistic is accompanied by a true story about a real family showing the results in action. Don't Forget the Parents who share stories of family history with their children create higher levels of concern for family members and increase the likelihood of their children's happiness. No Price Once basic necessities are met, the increasing economic status of one's family has zero effect on the likelihood of feeling satisfied with life. Let Every Opinion Be Senior citizens having trouble living in their own homes are 84 percent more likely to be satisfied with their housing situation if they feel as if their concerns are an important part of selecting a new home or facility. The Greatest Life satisfaction is 72 percent more likely among those who feel content with their family life.

Genres: Self Help, Parenting, Nonfiction, Relationships

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

After the first 10 or 15 facts, the rest seemed pretty redundant, and by the end I wasn't even reading the little stories and explanation, just the fact. Most of it could be summed up as the following: be positive, be loving, think about someone else besides yourself all the time, stick it out during hard times, and don't be a crazy control freak with a million arbitrary rules. There, now you can have a happy family and not have to waste your time reading this book :)

[Haifa Alhamzah · Rating 3 out of 5]

عامل أفراد أسرتك مثلما تعامل أي صديق، كما لو أنه تم اختيارك لتكون برفقتهم وتتمنى لو يتم اختيارهم ليكونوا برفقتك، عندها تكون قد أخذت أهم خطوة أساسية نحو حياة أسرية بالشكل الأمثل، كُن صديقًا حميمًا لهم.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains dozens of helpful tips! I appreciated the relatable stories and scientific tips. It's a fun, easy read that's packed with wisdom for all types of families.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buy this

It’s great

Little snippets with a short explanation

Easily picked up where you left off

Great conversation starters too

Recommended

[Nouf Aloudah · Rating 4 out of 5]

مع اني ما احب الكتب المترجمة وخصوصا ذوات الارقام والنكهة الامريكية ولكن هذا الكتاب مميز، يلخص تفاصيل الاسر السعيدة. الترجمة ركيكة

[Milka · Rating 4 out of 5]

With this book I've read all the books in David Niven's 100 Simple Secrets series. Each book reveals secrets about a different area of life and I enjoyed reading this one very much. It's a good reminder off what really matters to make your family relationships the best they can be. A few of my favorites are:
- Dedication matters more than occupation (deciding how your occupation fits within your family life and not the other way around is what matters most).
- Let your goals live with you (even if you can't work on your goals at specific times, there's no reason to abandon them; let them adapt to the life you live).
- You define a child every day (a child's feelings about his family relationship does more to define that child's outlook and self-image than anything else). Wow...
- Cherish traditions (hey, we celebrate Christmas twice a year, in December and in July!)
- See the big picture (don't see your life as tiny pieces but as a whole, to get a broader perspective and not let small frustrations overwhelm you).

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes research findings and breaks them down into helpful tips for the average family. Each secret is accompanied by a short story about a different family or individual, some famous, some average and a related research finding. Some of the secrets seemed profound and others seemed more obvious, but it depends on you, your family and your experience. I really enjoyed this book. I think it has a little something for everyone and it's a quick read.

[Adil albalushi · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب يتحدث عن أساسيات بناء علاقة اسرية سعيدة ،افكار جميلةوالكتاب مليئ بالامثلة والتجارب الاسرية