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Parenting for Humans
- Author
- Dr Emma Svanberg
- Narrator
- Emma Svanberg
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 2 March 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The empowering book that explores why parenting is so hard and supports parents in embracing the powerful, unique, and dynamic needs of their child – from leading clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Svanberg.
There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just can't quite get it 'right'.
But the fact is, parenting is hard and once we know this - and why - we can forgive ourselves for finding it a struggle and start to look for the things that make parenting a joy.
Parenting for Humans is a book first and foremost for parents. It explores what we bring to the parenting journey - our hopes, values, views, circumstances, relationships, upbringing - and how we can gain confidence in ourselves not just as parents, but as whole human beings.
As well as learning to parent ourselves, it will show us how to parent the child we have, not a textbook version, but our complicated, messy child with their own powerful needs. And by tuning into their language, learning how to hold them, not mould them, we can really start enjoying them for the funny and unique human beings that they are.
With the right support and guidance, we can all totally do this parenting thing and grow a positive and loving relationship that will last forever.
‘This book is a gift for parents’ Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist and bestselling author
‘Warm and wise’ Dr Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum
‘A much-needed sense of relief for parents under pressure’ Anna Whitehouse, bestselling author and presenter
‘Helps you question yourself and your approaches without judgement… I feel like Emma is a fairy godmother - guiding me through it bit by bit.’ Daisy Upton - The Five Minute Mum
‘In Parenting For Humans, Emma Svanberg holds your hand through parenting - and that's something we all need!’ Dr Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Good Inside
‘In this important book, Dr Svanberg helps parents in a novel way - not by offering parental advice, but instead, getting parents to think about and know themselves better… Highly recommended reading.’ Dr Chris Irons, Clinical Psychologist and Creator of The Self-Compassion App
©2023 Emma Svanberg (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
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Warm and wise
Dr Emma Hepburn, Clinical Psychologist and author
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Dr Svanberg's warm, clear words have a powerful way of cutting through the noise to meet parents where they're at. Emma's non-judgemental, compassionate approach finds us seeking out her fantastic tools and insights, and feeling supported in parenting our children. This book is a gift for parents, and has the power to impact the generations to come, as she works alongside us to grow in confidence and thrive in our parenting.
Anna Mathur
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In Parenting For Humans, Emma Svanberg holds your hand through parenting - and that's something we all need! You will learn why you parent the way you do, how to grow into your own parenting role and, ultimately, how to parent the unique child you have
Dr Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside
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In this important book, Dr Svanberg helps parents in a novel way - not by offering parental advice, but instead, getting parents to think about and know themselves better. To learn about the things that have shaped them, to understand more about heir feelings, beliefs, hopes and values - and how from this position, they can be the best version of themselves as a parent. Highly recommended reading.
Dr Chris Irons, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Creator of The Self-Compassion App
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Details
- Author
- Dr Emma Svanberg
- Narrator
- Emma Svanberg
- Duration
- 8 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 March 2023
- ISBN
- 9781529907711
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Child care and upbringing: advice for parents, Popular psychology, Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues
Synopsis
The empowering book that explores why parenting is so hard and supports parents in embracing the powerful, unique, and dynamic needs of their child – from leading clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Svanberg.There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just can't quite get it 'right'. But the fact is, parenting is hard and once we know this - and why - we can forgive ourselves for finding it a struggle and start to look for the things that make parenting a joy.Parenting for Humans is a book first and foremost for parents. It explores what we bring to the parenting journey - our hopes, values, views, circumstances, relationships, upbringing - and how we can gain confidence in ourselves not just as parents, but as whole human beings.As well as learning to parent ourselves, it will show us how to parent the child we have, not a textbook version, but our complicated, messy child with their own powerful needs. And by tuning into their language, learning how to hold them, not mould them, we can really start enjoying them for the funny and unique human beings that they are.With the right support and guidance, we can all totally do this parenting thing and grow a positive and loving relationship that will last forever. ‘This book is a gift for parents’ Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist and bestselling author‘Warm and wise’ Dr Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum‘A much-needed sense of relief for parents under pressure’ Anna Whitehouse, bestselling author and presenter‘Helps you question yourself and your approaches without judgement… I feel like Emma is a fairy godmother - guiding me through it bit by bit.’ Daisy Upton - The Five Minute Mum‘In Parenting For Humans, Emma Svanberg holds your hand through parenting - and that's something we all need!’ Dr Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Good Inside‘In this important book, Dr Svanberg helps parents in a novel way - not by offering parental advice, but instead, getting parents to think about and know themselves better… Highly recommended reading.’ Dr Chris Irons, Clinical Psychologist and Creator of The Self-Compassion App©2023 Emma Svanberg (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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