Gentle Guidance: How to Understand, Inspire and Empower Your Kids

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'Such an important book, by someone who really understands the issues that young people face in today's world.' Dr Zoe Williams Parents, teachers, carers whatever our role in a childs life, we all want them to thrive. There are many moments of joy in our relationships with our children: but what about those times were faced with defiance, disruption and seemingly endless cycles of negativity Miserable for the child and exhausting for those around them and almost all completely avoidable. From everyday frustrations to more extreme manifestations, these behaviours may present differently but they are all rooted in one common thread: a need for emotional safety. When a child feels secure and truly heard, their behaviour is transformed. Marie Gentles draws on her decades of expertise supporting children across the behavioural spectrum, along with their parents and teachers, to show us how to establish positive relationships that bring out the best in our children. Using evidence-based research, case studies and her proven methodologies, this book shows you how to: Establish connection, in order to give the emotional security every child needs to flourish Take a step back to better understand the feelings behind the behaviour Embrace even the most negative of emotions Actively listen to the child and in turn, be heard See setbacks as positive learning and teaching tools With practical examples of how to prevent struggles before they emerge as well as detailed advice on resetting when youre fire-fighting one explosion after the next, this reassuring guide empowers parents and educators alike. Learn to equip children of all ages to deal with anything life throws at them, building their emotional security in the process whether they are fifteen months or fifteen years, its never too late to start.

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'Such an important book, by someone who really understands the issues that young people face in today's world' * Dr Zoe Williams *

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Marie Gentles OBE is one of the UKs leading child behavioural experts. A former head teacher at a pupil referral unit she is a behaviour adviser to the Department for Education, an educational consultant, and parent. Founder of Magic Behaviour Management, she trains schools and family services in her bespoke method to set up positive foundations and practical ways to support children through disruptive times. She is the behavioural expert on BBCs Dont Exclude Me series.