100 Ways to Happy Children: A Guide for Busy Parents

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Psychologist Timothy Sharp shows us how to give our children the best opportunities to live happy lives. Drawing on the latest research into positive psychology - 'the science of happiness' - he walks us through issues such as: being a good (happy) role model; promoting physical health; setting boundaries; negotiating school and learning; dealing with challenging behaviour; creating family time; celebrating individual qualities. Packed with anecdotes, this is the perfect guide for busy parents wanting to rethink their way through the rollercoaster ride of raising children.

Dr Tim Sharp is a highly-respected clinical psychologist at the forefront of Positive Psychology. He is a much sought after conference speaker and has a niche position in the media as the people's resource for happiness and wellbeing, going by the moniker 'Dr Happy'. Tim's broad appeal has seen him publish several books, including the best-seller 'The Good Sleep Guide', he writes a weekly column for the Sunday Telegraph (Body and Soul) and appears on ABC radio regularly. A note from the editor: Making happiness attainable for everyone has been Tim's mission for years now, and its potential has never been so great as when aimed at raising happy, well-adjusted kids. 100 gold nuggets of simple instruction and straight-forward motivation offer the busy parent respite, hope and cheer.