Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers is a transformative guide for parents seeking to reconnect with their children amid the overwhelming influence of peer pressure and modern technology. Authored by renowned clinical psychologists Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté, this insightful book dives into the critical need for children to maintain a strong attachment to parents in their formative years. It unveils how contemporary society pressures children to turn away...

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers is a transformative guide for parents seeking to reconnect with their children amid the overwhelming influence of peer pressure and modern technology. Authored by renowned clinical psychologists Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté, this insightful book dives into the critical need for children to maintain a strong attachment to parents in their formative years. It unveils how contemporary society pressures children to turn away from parental guidance and seek validation from peers, often resulting in behavioral issues, emotional distress, and fractured family relationships.

The book is packed with practical strategies to rebuild these essential bonds, offering a fresh perspective on parenting that is both revolutionary and nurturing. Readers have lauded it as a life-changing resource that not only assists in addressing behavioral problems but also strengthens familial relationships through understanding and connection. Parents, educators, and caregivers alike will appreciate the straightforward language and actionable steps the authors provide in restoring the critical parent-child connection.