This is more than just a 'how to' book about raising happy and resilient children – it aims to help you create a deep and lasting relationship that is unique to you and your child.

Heart to heart parenting outlines techniques based on connection rather than shaming, manipulation or punishment. It also introduces insightful ways to benefit your child's emotional wellbeing and social development, including how to:

• trust your in-built parenting wisdom to shape your own parenting style
• set boundaries with your children
• develop an understanding of your child's emotional needs
• hear and understand them and help them to listen to us
• support them as they explore their world
• draw on the resource of your own childhood experiences (both painful and happy).

'Rather than tips and one-size-fits-all advice, Robin Grille offers a gentle guide to the authentic heart of parenting. His step-by-step approach supports parents through each stage to find the joy, fulfilment and immense personal growth that the ordinary task of parenting promises, for parents and children alike.'
—Dr Sarah Buckley, author of Gentle birth, gentle mothering

About the author

Robin Grille is an Australian psychologist and psychotherapist in private practice, with over fifteen years' experience working with children and families. He is known for his articles on child development, parenting issues and family relationships.