Listen free for 30 days
-
Hold On to Your Kids
- Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
- Narrated by: Gabor Maté MD, Daniel Maté
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wish list failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Audible Membership
$14.95 a month
Buy Now for $40.27
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Buy it with
-
Scattered Minds
- The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
- Written by: Gabor Maté MD
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Written from the inside by a person who himself has ADD, with the wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of ADD as a genetically based illness, offering real hope and advice for children and adults who live with this disorder.
-
-
WOW
- By natty on 2019-01-16
Written by: Gabor Maté MD
-
When the Body Says No
- The Cost of Hidden Stress
- Written by: Gabor Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this accessible and groundbreaking book - filled with the moving stories of real people medical doctor and best-selling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis and many others, even Alzheimer's disease.
-
-
New Insight into My Life
- By Lauren on 2021-06-12
Written by: Gabor Maté
-
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
- Close Encounters with Addiction
- Written by: Gabor Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this timely and profoundly original book, best-selling writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them, and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours.
-
-
My mentor Gabor Maté
- By tommy manseau on 2018-10-22
Written by: Gabor Maté
-
In an Unspoken Voice
- How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
- Written by: Gabor Maté - foreword M.D., Peter A. Levine
- Narrated by: Ed Nash
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this culmination of his life's work, Peter A. Levine draws on his broad experience as a clinician, a student of comparative brain research, a stress scientist, and a keen observer of the naturalistic animal world to explain the nature and transformation of trauma in the body, brain and psyche. In an Unspoken Voice is based on the idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness, and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions.
-
-
Excellent trauma resource
- By julie on 2018-02-15
Written by: Gabor Maté - foreword M.D., and others
-
Rest, Play, Grow
- Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One)
- Written by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- Narrated by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Baffling and beloved, with the capacity to go from joy to frustration in seconds, young children are some of the most misunderstood people on the planet. Parents and caregivers struggle with these little ones, who are known for their extreme behaviour, from tantrums, resistance, and aggression to separation anxiety, bedtime protests, and not listening. The key to understanding youngsters lies in realizing that their challenging behaviour is not personal, nor is it a disorder or deficit.
-
-
So helpful!!!
- By jane on 2018-09-18
Written by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
-
The Myth of Normal
- Written by: Daniel Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: Not yet known
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Gabor Maté’s internationally bestselling books have changed the way we look at addiction and have been integral in shifting the conversations around ADHD, stress, disease, embodied trauma, and parenting. Now, in this revolutionary book, he eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their health care systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health?
Written by: Daniel Maté
-
Scattered Minds
- The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
- Written by: Gabor Maté MD
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Written from the inside by a person who himself has ADD, with the wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of ADD as a genetically based illness, offering real hope and advice for children and adults who live with this disorder.
-
-
WOW
- By natty on 2019-01-16
Written by: Gabor Maté MD
-
When the Body Says No
- The Cost of Hidden Stress
- Written by: Gabor Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this accessible and groundbreaking book - filled with the moving stories of real people medical doctor and best-selling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis and many others, even Alzheimer's disease.
-
-
New Insight into My Life
- By Lauren on 2021-06-12
Written by: Gabor Maté
-
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
- Close Encounters with Addiction
- Written by: Gabor Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this timely and profoundly original book, best-selling writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them, and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours.
-
-
My mentor Gabor Maté
- By tommy manseau on 2018-10-22
Written by: Gabor Maté
-
In an Unspoken Voice
- How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
- Written by: Gabor Maté - foreword M.D., Peter A. Levine
- Narrated by: Ed Nash
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this culmination of his life's work, Peter A. Levine draws on his broad experience as a clinician, a student of comparative brain research, a stress scientist, and a keen observer of the naturalistic animal world to explain the nature and transformation of trauma in the body, brain and psyche. In an Unspoken Voice is based on the idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness, and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions.
-
-
Excellent trauma resource
- By julie on 2018-02-15
Written by: Gabor Maté - foreword M.D., and others
-
Rest, Play, Grow
- Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One)
- Written by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- Narrated by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Baffling and beloved, with the capacity to go from joy to frustration in seconds, young children are some of the most misunderstood people on the planet. Parents and caregivers struggle with these little ones, who are known for their extreme behaviour, from tantrums, resistance, and aggression to separation anxiety, bedtime protests, and not listening. The key to understanding youngsters lies in realizing that their challenging behaviour is not personal, nor is it a disorder or deficit.
-
-
So helpful!!!
- By jane on 2018-09-18
Written by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
-
The Myth of Normal
- Written by: Daniel Maté
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: Not yet known
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Gabor Maté’s internationally bestselling books have changed the way we look at addiction and have been integral in shifting the conversations around ADHD, stress, disease, embodied trauma, and parenting. Now, in this revolutionary book, he eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their health care systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health?
Written by: Daniel Maté
-
The Power of Showing Up
- How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired
- Written by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, showing up for your child might sound like a tall order. But as best-selling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, it doesn’t take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence.
-
-
Heck yeah!
- By patricia on 2021-11-22
Written by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, and others
-
Sacred Medicine
- A Doctor's Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing
- Written by: Lissa Rankin MD, Dr. Gabor Maté - foreword
- Narrated by: Subhadra Newton
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 2007, Lissa Rankin left a promising career in medicine to tend to her own health and well-being. Her search to discover why people really get sick and what truly optimizes health outcomes launched a bestselling book, two television specials, and a revolution in the way we look at mind-body medicine. But so many questions remained for this doctor and skeptic. Certain that, if she looked hard enough, she would find the answers, Dr. Rankin embarked on a decade-long journey to explore these questions and more.
-
-
Worth the listen
- By Encounter on 2022-04-14
Written by: Lissa Rankin MD, and others
-
No-Drama Discipline
- The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
- Written by: Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Daniel j. Siegel MD
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth.
-
-
Takes a while to get into the tactical stuff
- By snapmedia on 2019-12-10
Written by: Tina Payne Bryson PhD, and others
-
The Awakened Family
- A Revolution in Parenting
- Written by: Shefali Tsabary Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Shefali Tsabary Ph.D.
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
We all have the capacity to raise children who are highly resilient and emotionally connected. However, many of us are unable to because we are blinded by modern misconceptions of parenting and our own inner limitations. In The Awakened Family, I show you how you can cultivate a relationship with your children so they can thrive; moreover, you can be transformed to a state of greater calm, compassion and wisdom as well.
-
-
My entire perspective of parenting is changed
- By Raven O. on 2018-06-11
Written by: Shefali Tsabary Ph.D.
-
The Conscious Parent
- Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children
- Written by: Dr. Shefali Tsabary
- Narrated by: Dr. Shefali Tsabary
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Instead of being merely the receiver of the parents' psychological and spiritual legacy, children function as ushers of the parents' development. Parents unwittingly pass on an inheritance of psychological pain and emotional shallowness. To handle the behavior that results, traditional books on parenting abound with clever techniques for control and quick fixes for dysfunction. In Dr. Shefali Tsabary's conscious approach to parenting, however, children serve as mirrors of their parents' forgotten self.
-
-
Such a great parenting resource!
- By JM on 2019-05-22
Written by: Dr. Shefali Tsabary
-
Parenting from the Inside Out
- How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive
- Written by: Daniel J. Siegel, Mary Hartzell
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this best-selling classic, child psychiatrist and coauthor of The Whole Brain Child, Daniel J. Siegel and early childhood expert Mary Hartzell explore the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent. Illuminating important research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Siegel and Hartzell explain how the parent-child relationship directly affects brain development, and offer parents a step-by-step approach to forming a deeper understanding of their own life stories to help them raise compassionate and resilient children.
-
-
Fantastic
- By Hollie on 2018-09-13
Written by: Daniel J. Siegel, and others
-
Raising Good Humans
- A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids
- Written by: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE, Carla Naumburg PhD
- Narrated by: Jennifer Gilmour
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
With this book, you’ll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You’ll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you’ll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways.
-
-
Applicable summary of several key parenting books
- By B on 2021-02-28
Written by: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE, and others
-
The Explosive Child
- A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
- Written by: Dr. Ross W. Greene
- Narrated by: Dr. Ross W. Greene
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the treatment of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, has worked with thousands of explosive children, and he has good news: these kids aren't attentionseeking, manipulative, or unmotivated, and their parents aren't passive, permissive disciplinarians. Rather, explosive kids are lacking some crucial skills in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving, and they require a different approach.
-
-
Amazing
- By Jessie Bray on 2019-11-04
Written by: Dr. Ross W. Greene
-
Siblings Without Rivalry
- How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
- Written by: Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Siblings Without Rivalry guides the way to family peace and tranquility with humor and compassion for both parents and children. Action oriented and easy to understand, it's packed with sensitive yet sensible ways to turn quarreling siblings and frustrated parents into an open, communicative family.
-
-
some good content and valid points
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-01-18
Written by: Adele Faber, and others
-
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
- A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
- Written by: Joanna Faber, Julie King
- Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms, Michele Pawk, Candace Thaxton, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What do you do with a little kid who...won't brush her teeth...screams in his car seat...pinches the baby...refuses to eat vegetables...runs rampant in the supermarket? Organized according to common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential emergency first-aid manual of communication strategies, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders.
-
-
Loved it! Big thank you to the authors!
- By Jeff R on 2019-10-23
Written by: Joanna Faber, and others
-
Discipline Without Damage
- Written by: Vanessa Lapointe
- Narrated by: Adrienne Fish
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this easy-to-listen-to, science-based book, parents, caregivers, and adults of all kinds discover how discipline affects children’s development, why intervention should reinforce connection not separation, and why the disciplinary strategies that may have been used on us as children are not the ones that children really need. As a practicing child and family psychologist and advisor to the British Columbia ministry of children and families, Dr. Vanessa has seen it all, and she has navigated hundreds of tough situations with families.
Written by: Vanessa Lapointe
-
How We Love
- Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage
- Written by: Milan Yerkovich, Kay Yerkovich
- Narrated by: Adam Verner, Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tired of arguing with your spouse over the same old issues? Longing for a marriage with less conflict and more intimacy? Struggling under a load of resentment? In How We Love, relationship experts Milan and Kay Yerkovich draw on the powerful tool of attachment theory to show how your early life experiences created an "intimacy imprint" - an underlying blueprint that shapes your behavior, beliefs, and expectations of all relationships, especially your marriage.
-
-
This book gives me hope
- By RI on 2020-05-21
Written by: Milan Yerkovich, and others
Publisher's Summary
This parenting classic on one of the most disturbing and misunderstood trends of our time - peers replacing parents in the lives of children - is now more relevant than ever. The latest edition includes new material on how social media and video game culture are affecting our children, and what parents can do.
In Hold On to Your Kids, Dr. Neufeld and Dr. Maté explore the phenomenon of peer orientation: the troubling tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction - for a sense of right and wrong, for values, identity and codes of behavior. But peer orientation undermines family cohesion, poisons the school atmosphere, and fosters an aggressively hostile and sexualized youth culture. It provides a powerful explanation for schoolyard bullying and youth violence; it is an escalating trend that has never been adequately described or contested until Hold On to Your Kids. Once understood, it becomes self-evident - as do the solutions.
What the critics say
"Hold on to Your Kids blows in from Canada like a Blue Northern, bringing us genuinely new ideas and fresh perspectives on parenting. The authors integrate psychology, anthropology, neurology and their own personal and professional experiences as they examine the 'context' of parenting today. This is a worthy book with practical implications for mom and dad." (Dr. Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other)
"Hold on to Your Kids is visionary book that goes beyond the usual explanations to illuminate a crisis of unrecognized proportions. The authors show us how we are losing contact with our children and how this loss undermines their development and threatens the very fabric of society. Most importantly they offer, through concrete examples and clear suggestions, practical help for parents to fulfill their instinctual roles. A brilliant and well written book, one to be taken seriously, very seriously." (Peter A. Levine PhD, international teacher and author of the best-selling books Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma and It Won’t Hurt Forever, Guiding Your Child Through Trauma)
"The thoughts and perspectives presented by the authors are informative - even inspirational - for those who choose to dedicate their lives and energy to students." (Bulletin of the National Association of Secondary School Principals)
What listeners say about Hold On to Your Kids
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
- Matt Santiso
- 2021-05-22
long winded and heavy on theory
as a parent that is trying to better understand ways to form healthy happy relationships with my children and avoid common pitfalls, i often found myself frustrated with the amount of elaboration on theory. in chapter 9, when discussing maturity, the author seemed to feel it was necessary to discuss cell division.
to be fair, if i was choosing to read a hard copy it would be much easier to skip past this 'fluff' ...
the value i am looking for has not yet been apparent in the 9 chapters. i do not feel much closer to understanding how i can change my behavior in order to achieve the outcomes im looking for.
a summary of pitfalls, real examples and advice on shaping my own behavior would be much more helpful that the 16 hours of elaboration on theory, quotes from jerry seinfeld and meandering repetitive inner monologue that is presented here.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Tracy C.
- 2021-01-04
A great book parenting for teens!
did take a long time for me to finish, although I enjoyed the narrator and the teenage stories. has me thinking how I can be more considerate of their needs and holding balance in our lives.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-23
Great read for all parents
I love that this isn't another book with specific techniques on parenting, rather a book to help parents see how to best connect with their children in a natural way and to understand the root of the problems. I'm focusing my energy on what's truly improving as he suggests and have seen wonderful things happen with our teens. It's a game changer and one we need to share with others. I am so glad a friend shared this with me.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 2021-01-20
Informative & pertinent, but too repetitive
I bought the hard copy and realized I couldn’t get through it (as it was a bit dry), so I gave Audible a chance and listened to it while I was driving.
The only reason why this rating has lost a couple of stars was because of the boring tone of the speaker and repetitive nature of how the information was laid out. If possible, I would recommend a more concise version.
Overall I do recommend this book because there were key messages that have positively influenced my parenting/connection to our child...and we have noticed an improvement in his behaviour.
Not only was he more willing to be complaint with helping out or accepting boundaries, our increased level of connection has increased overall happiness and laughter in the house.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Polina
- 2020-11-09
Should be a requirement for every parent
This work is vital in our society, if every person that has or works with children read this book - our society would permanently be changed for the better.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Andrew Forin
- 2020-01-14
Wonderful and insightful book!
This book was so informative and applicable! What a gift to have received this help in raising our precious kids! Thank you!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- SaraFDJ
- 2019-11-05
A must-read if you have kids, especially teenagers
I needed this book! My own childhood taught me nothing about healthy loving relationships. I had to learn that for myself, from scratch. Gordon Neufeld decodes the issues that have teenagers separating from their parents, and gives concrete tools to maintain or repair the relationship, as needed. If you have a teenager or tween, this is the book!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
- Jade
- 2019-08-15
Hold onto this book!
Loved it! Great insight. Well put together. I applaud the authors and the team behind the development of this book.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jennifer Hawkins
- 2019-07-05
Great book
loved this book, very informative and eye opening. I'm looking forward to trying to use these technics to improve my relationship with my children.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Poli.O.
- 2022-07-11
a must book for parents
this book has changed and enlightened my view about my own past and my life and my parenthood in such a profound way! I am thankful that my friend had recommended this book to me and I have already been recommending it to other friends.
this should be a must read for any and every parent, care giver and even teachers in our times.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- CristinaPG
- 2020-01-11
Very very disappointed
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist and this book is a pain to go through... I am at chapter 8 at this point and I am only reading on in hope it will get better.
It definitely has some good bits but otherwise I find it full of nonsense.
The book has a very judgmental tone and the although I was expecting it to be more evidence based and the author states his opinions as facts, he fails to come with the science that backs up most of his judgy statements.
My main problem with the discourse of this book is how Mr Neufeld goes on and on about “peer oriented child” and “peer orientation” as the main problems. Not much about parents... how does a child become peer oriented and who is responsible for children? The facts are given like the “peer culture” comes and steals children from their homes where they are happy and content with their parents. Such BS!
Most descriptions seem to correspond very well with Northern American culture, not so much with the European culture, although some difficulties are universal.
Also the author’s discourse seems to be fueled by his own personal frustrations.
I really had more expectations from a book whose author is also Dr Gabor Mate... but this is on my.
I will keep on listening and come back with my conclusions.
I hope I am wrong about this book!
15 people found this helpful
-
Overall
- Halls
- 2018-12-30
most recommended parenting book
I am a family therapist and this is the only book on parenting I recommend. Brilliantly written on the latest brain research
13 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amasong
- 2019-09-17
Life-changing
I have my child back. Instead of slammed doors and anger, I now have “please stay” and “can I ask your advice.” Thank you for this permanently life changing book and for helping parents raise loving future parents. Praise built on unconditional love yields permanent bonds with children. This book should be given out to parents upon departure from hospital delivery rooms.
12 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Ernest P. Clover
- 2019-01-14
So great as a young father!
This is hard for me because I was raised a certain way, took in the lies of society, and peer grooming. This really forced me to take a step back and think before I engage with my kids, have a plan to work and work the plan.
10 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Mary Robbins
- 2019-06-08
This book deserves 10,000 stars!
While I don’t believe this book is perfect, at times I thought the reasoning was winding and repetitive, the content is unmatched in its insight.
Never have I heard read anything about parenting that gave me such a clear sense of purpose of my own role and understanding into my children. The thing Neufeld writes rings so true. I remember feeling the exact things he talks about as a child.
This is not your typical parenting book with tricks and tips; if you have problem A, then apply solution B to solve. The onus is on the parent to understand the child’s developmental stage, their needs and their abilities, and provide the necessary comfort, boundaries, care, etc. Over time I have seen my family transform from what I learned from this book. I wish I could give every new parent this book!
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Stephen
- 2019-03-01
Vital
It's probably one of the most important books I've read. Not only does it explain why our culture is headed the direction it is, but it also gives us a way out of the course it's taking us in.
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Yasmin R.
- 2019-03-07
A parenting reality check
Fantastic information for our times, guiding parents with practical examples on how to parent our children through the age of information overload.
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Punky Bruiser
- 2021-03-19
Best book on attachment parenting of older kids
This is the definitive guide to attachment parenting in the digital era. It provides the foundational principles beyond Dr. Sears’ attachment parenting of babies, and delves deep on how attachment to parents is crucial for the proper development of children and adolescents.
The title and overall outline of this book is wrong because its real value is not on exposing the dangers of boogie man peer attachment but on the clear presentation of what attachment parenting should look like.
After listening to this i was able to explain strengths and weaknesses of my own family relationships and was able to understand my childhood and adolescence by understanding my attachment to peers and parent, providing great insights on my actual sense of self.
This book is a must for any parent of children and adolescents of any age, but it will be particularly helpful to parents of toddlers, especially those with no siblings, who might be concerned their children’s with poor peer sociability. Hint: forget about it, the real predictor of healthy socialization is the attachment of young children to their parents.
The readers put so much energy onto this book that it almost felt like applauding at some point. It would have been of great help to speak out loud the numbers on numbered items in the book (hard to follow lists of important things or tips when one is not reading the book).
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- christopher
- 2020-12-07
An Important Book
The way in which the book transcends our modern zeitgeist and gets back to our roots, incorporates some of the best modern wisdom and science, and does so without having an outdated reactionary bent is very refreshing. I derived a great deal of value from this book and would recommend it to just about anyone, but especially to parents and caregivers of children.
- Proud Father of a Lovely 9y/o Girl
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 2020-11-30
I’d recommend for all parents with toddlers to preteens
I loved that the author cites there sources. He went on to give a story related to the chapters main points which really collected it all nicely. Some alarming stats and it was 50/50 on feeling ready to hold onto my kid and feeling hopeless that too much damage has been done and the road ahead will be arduous.
I will say, I bought this book a while ago and I just finished today. The narrator was kind of boring... maybe it’s my adhd, I just had a very difficult time listening to this for more than 30 min at a time.
3 people found this helpful