If you feel overwhelmed trying to assess which of the thousands of books to read on understanding and supporting your child’s healthy emotional development, look no further than Beth Mosley’s Happy Families. Mosley addresses the most pressing issues today’s parents are grappling with, most importantly how to help their children regulate their emotions and manage the anxiety so many are struggling with in this age of screens, social media, and the vicissitudes of the pandemic.
Mosley masterfully explains the complex brain science that helps parents understand the root cause of their children’s behavior. She then provides an abundance of tools and actionable strategies that empower parents to put the science into practice to positively impact their children’s mental health.
What a welcome and needed resource that has the promise to reduce the tremendous stress so many parents and children are experiencing in these complex times.
— Claire Lerner, MSW, Lerner Child Development, author of Why Is My Child In Charge?
Dr. Mosley is keeping it real! Happy Families recognizes the hardships of parenting and presents research-supported strategies that today's parents can easily apply to support child mental health and well-being. Happy families will indeed be the result!
— Chelsea Tucker, PhD, and Ellen Flannery-Schroeder, PhD, child psychologists, co-directors of High Performance Parenting, and authors of Banish Bedtime Battles: The Ultimate Six-Week Plan to Help Your School-Aged Child Sleep Independently
In this time of change, stress, and stimulation-overload, many parents are worried about their children's mental health and wellbeing. Mosley' book is like the warm, supportive, and helpful friend parents never knew they needed but will be so happy they found. Her book will guide parents to help their children navigate many of today's common stressors and help families move towards improved mental health. The book is filled with thought-provoking reflections and activities to help the reader apply the information to their own situation.
— Amy J.L. Baker, PhD, author of Parenting Under Fire: How to Communicate with Your Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant Child