Children develop strong brain connections and feel happy when they learn how to control their bodies, manage big overwhelming feelings and develop their thinking skills. These important skills come more easily for some than for others - which also means that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to parenting. Filled with stories, examples and easy to understand analogies, Raising Happy Children will help you understand: What is going on inside your child's developing body and brain; Your child's true nature and how this affects the way he thinks, feels and behaves. You'll also find lots of fun games you can play during your day-to-day interaction - crucial in the development of your child's ability to regulate his body and develop his thinking in the midst of big, overwhelming feelings. In this book, Lizanne also gives step-by-step ways to deal with some of the most common parenting struggles,as they relate to your unique child, such as: Meltdowns; Temper tantrums; Fears, anxieties and stress. Once you understand your unique child, you'll be ready to set appropriate boundaries and put rituals and routines in place that will guarantee a calm, happy and deeply connected family.
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Product Details
Format: Paperback
Weight: 296g
Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
Publication Date: 14 Jun 2014
Publisher: Metz Press
Publication City/Country: South Africa
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781928201168
About Lizanne du Plessis
Lizanne du Plessis lives in Cape Town with her husband Marius and daughters Lize and Cara. Together they've travelled abroad for many years and lived in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom before returning to South Africa. She is an experienced occupational therapist with a special interest in the identification and treatment of infants toddlers and pre-schoolers with sensory processing disorder. She regularly presents training and workshops for parents teachers and professionals on various topics related to parenting and sensory processing. She also contributes frequently to professional publications and magazines. Lizanne feels passionate about empowering parents and her work and message have enabled thousands of parents and professionals to: Discover and understand their child's uniqueness; Support development and learning; Manage daily challenges and Build strong relationships. She loves reading in the bath camping with her family and in attempt to be more successful at her own self-regulation has recently taken up running (it's working she says!). You'll love all the additional resources on www.lizanneduplessis.com. Visit Lizanne's blog to read more as she continues her quest of raising happy kids and being a joyful parent follow her speaking schedule and join in the conversation with other intentional parents.
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