The Most Valuable Thing. What is really important to teach a child so that he grows up successful and happy

The book is about what qualities a child really needs to develop so that he grows up to be a truly happy person.

The race for success and achievements these days begins in early childhood. Excessive workloads affect children's health and psyche, and many children feel unwanted and misunderstood. Will such sacrifices lead to the desired success when the child grows up?

Child psychologist Madeline Levine argues convincingly that it is not. She suggests rethinking current views on success and focusing on the truly important qualities that a child needs to develop for true success.

In the 21st century society, a person will be successful if he or she knows how to cooperate, ask good questions, and confront difficulties. Developing empathy, self-control, correct self-perception, and a whole host of other important qualities will help a child achieve a lot in various areas of life.

The author suggests developing seven key skills for overcoming difficulties in children, which will become a reliable support in life. In addition, parents will have to understand their own values ​​and make them part of their upbringing, because it is the parental example that is the best method of influencing children.

Author: Madeline Levin
Translation: Irina Matveeva
Year of release: 2021
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Pages: 384
Cover type: Hardcover
Dimensions: 215x150x25 mm
ISBN: 978-5-00169-179-2