How to Grow Great Kids

How to Grow Great Kids is an accessible guide that shows parents and carers how to support children and nurture healthy relationships. Full of practical strategies and expert advice, it explores how to shape behaviour to build a positive sense of self, and ways of navigating challenges as they arise.Written by Dr. Sue Roffey, an internationally respected authority on child wellbeing, the book describes different ways of parenting from birth to age 12. It provides straightforward, and memorable approaches to help families, looking at how children learn positive behaviours, what behaviours are expected at different ages, how to understand and respond to strong emotions, and what to do when children have high level needs. The book uses engaging examples, anecdotes and illustrations, alongside opportunities for readers to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs. Rather than resorting to punishment or giving in to challenging behaviour, this book presents evidence-based alternatives grounded in healthy child development and positive psychology principles. Each chapter includes resources with further information and advice to follow up. With practical hands-on approaches that are easy to understand and implement, this is ideal reading for parents, family members and professionals caring for children.