Most parent-child relationships suffer from the same mutual lack of communication and understanding, which can be a major obstacle in raising happy and healthy children. In The Secret of Happy Children, world-renowned psychologist and family counselor Steve Biddulph gathers together over two decades of knowledge and insight to reveal what is really happening inside your kids’ minds and what you should do about it. With unparalleled clarity, common sense, and warmth, Biddulph walks you step-by-step through parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. His sensible and often humorous advice will give you the confidence to be more yourself as a parent—stronger, more loving, more definite, more relaxed. Biddulph covers a wide variety of issues important to your children’s—and your—happiness, including: · How to stop tantrums before they begin · The skills of fathering · Curing shyness · The link between food and behavior · The effects of television · Single parenthood · Making time for yourself The Secret of Happy Children will help you let go of old, negative approaches and open the lines of communication, freeing up more energy to enjoy your kids and your own life.