As a mother and specialist, I believe we are constantly learning, from birth to death. Our initial knowledge and understanding of the world come from our parents and our environment. From this foundation, we develop our own worldviews and perceptions. Later, as parents, we are often surprised to find that our children evoke both positive and negative emotions and behaviours. This can be both confusing and frightening.

This is where a valuable book comes into play: “The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read.” With its unique style and insights, it explores the reasons behind our feelings and behaviours toward our children. The book is particularly beneficial because it includes exercises to help us understand and address our childhood traumas, which underlie our behaviours. As a specialist, I can attest to the book’s therapeutic value.

I often recommend this book to my clients with young children and those whose children are already grown. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to improve their relationships and understand the deeper reasons behind their parenting style.