Parenting & Motherhood

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read

by Philippa Perry

A psychotherapist's transformative guide to parenting that begins not with children, but with parents themselves—their psychological histories, patterns, and emotional legacies. Perry offers warmth and clinical wisdom to help parents understand how their own experiences shape their approach to raising children. The focus is on building genuine connection rather than applying rigid techniques.

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