Kéž by to naši četli - Kniha pro každého rodiče – Perry Philippa (2020)

Every parent wants their child to be happy and hopes not to get things wrong, as their own parents may have done. In this engaging, intelligent and warm book, experienced psychotherapist Philippa Perry explains what really matters in parenting and which behaviours are important to avoid. She begins with parents themselves, exploring how their own minds were shaped and developed in the past and how this can influence the way they raise their children. Rather than offering a “perfect” plan, she provides an insightful look at the elements that lead to a good relationship between child and parent. This refreshing and non-judgemental guide helps readers understand how their own upbringing can affect their parenting, manage, express, accept and appreciate their own feelings and those of their children, recognise that behaviour is a form of communication, and break negative patterns and recurring mistakes. The book does not judge, but offers wise advice about relationships with children, the obstacles to good communication and ways to improve it. The most important relationship is the one between parents and children, yet it can go wrong and may be difficult to rebuild. Through its fresh, sensible advice and practical steps, the book also helps parents understand how closely they and their children are connected.