The winning family: Increasing self-esteem in your children and yourself - Softcover

Hart, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0396091822 ISBN 13: 9780396091820

Publisher: Dodd, Mead, 1987

Synopsis

The classic guide can help you shift from a fear-based childhood to a love-based parenting style. It presents the information necessary to become a more positive parent.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal Hart focuses on the role played by communication skills in children's development of self-esteem. She points out that faulty communication skills may lead to low self-esteem, then indicates what communication techniques increase self-esteem. She also examines the role of parents in increasing self-esteem: since most parents instinctively raise their children as they themselves were raised, they often repeat negative patterns that can enforce low self-esteem. Hart explains how to break away from such patterns. An inspiring book that can improve the quality of family life.

Reviews As an elementary school guidance counselor, The Winning Family is the number one book I recommend. -- Celeste, elementary school guidance counselor

Even with two small children under the age of 3, I read this book in only a few days. I couldn't put it down, and when I did I couldn't wait to pick it up again! -- Lisa, mother

I am a recovering alcoholic and this book has helped me very much. My self-esteem has really gone up, and so has my boys. We are able to love each other like never before. I keep this book very close and study it daily along with the Big Book of A.A. So with my Higher Power and these powerful books I'm able to face life on life's terms. -- Anonymous

I use this book all the time in counseling suicidal teenagers. I have several copies so I can use them at home with my own children. My copies are all marked up from constant use. -- Dr. Don Burchfield

The Winning Family is a book you will return to again and again for Hart's reassuring words, lighthearted confidence in the love of parents for their children and down-to-earth ideas about making the parenting journey a path of self-discovery. -- Hand in Hand, Julianne Idleman

I like this book!  -- Pediatrician, Dr. Berry Brazelton

As a parent educator for 28 years I have read every parenting book available. This is still the best book there is! It has changed so many lives.  -- Nevin Valentine, Napa Valley College CA

My husband and I were on our way to separating. But since reading this book and learning how to listen and deal with feelings, we have worked through so many of our problems. It has saved my daughters from growing up with divorced parents.  -- Maria, mother

This book covers in a very insightful way all of the major stumbling blocks which lead to major dysfunctions in nuclear families.  -- Constance Jones, Professor of Sociology, Mills College

This book has become our second Bible.  -- Linda, mother and student

This is a great book. Easy to read and understand. It will change your life.  -- Alice, teacher and mother

About the Author:

The Winning Family was based on Louise Hart's experiences of changing her family patterns while raising her own three children. Later, as a professional speaker, she has helped many thousands of parents and professionals. across America and internationally. A former teacher, Louise Hart has a doctorate in Community Psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dodd, Mead
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0396091822
• ISBN 13: 9780396091820
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164