You Are the Parent

A revolutionary guide to parenting with confidence, clarity and empathy.

‘Five more minutes!'‘One more story!'‘I'm not tired!'The pressures of modern-day parenting can be relentless, leading us to over-parent, over-explain and over-negotiate with our kids. This may work at first, but it can make it harder for children to build resilience - and exhausting for parents themselves.Child development specialist Dr Siggie Cohen offers a more balanced approach with her groundbreaking Emotional and Behavioural Proficiency method. Based on over 35 years of supporting families on the frontline of parenting, she sets out her simple and effective tools to help you make parenting feel more grounded, intentional and connected - even in the hardest of moments.From managing tantrums and addressing anxieties to navigating big transitions and encouraging sleep, Dr Siggie's wise and practical book will help you build the confidence and skills you need to raise happy, confident and resilient children.

About the author

Dr. Siggie Cohen is the leading child behavioural and developmental specialist, known for her unparalleled depth of insight into the psyches of children for more than thirty-five years. Before her current work, she was a preschool teacher and professor, so has experience with thousands of children and families of all kinds. Her current Emotional/Behavioural Proficiency Method has helped countless parents, grandparents, caregivers, doctors, teachers, and families deepen their understanding of children.