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Book Review: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, and Your Children Will Be Glad You Did by Philippa Perry

As a mental health therapist who works primarily with Millennials and Gen Z, I see firsthand how important our early relationships with our parents are to our mental health. The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, and Your Children Will Be Glad You Did by Philippa Perry is a helpful and easy-to-read guide that shows parents how they can build better emotional connections with their kids. It’s also a great resource for anyone who wants to understand their own emotions better.

One of the things I love about this book is how Perry talks about the importance of emotional understanding. She explains that kids learn how to manage their feelings by watching the adults around them. This is especially helpful for children with ADHD, as they often struggle with emotional control. Perry gives practical advice on how parents can teach kids to talk about and understand their emotions. This is something I work on a lot with my clients—teaching them how to recognize and manage their feelings in a healthy way.

Perry also talks about how family problems can be passed down from one generation to the next, aka generational trauma. This is especially important for people who may have experienced difficult childhoods or come from families with unresolved communication struggles. The book gives great ideas on how parents can break these cycles and create a more positive, supportive environment for their children.

What I appreciate most is that Perry doesn’t just talk about theory. She offers real, practical advice that parents can start using right away, like how to communicate better with their kids and how to set healthy boundaries. These tips are helpful for anyone, especially millennials and Gen Z parents who are balancing the stresses of modern life with raising children.

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read is a great resource for anyone who wants to build better emotional connections with their children or heal from past family struggles. The advice is easy to understand and full of useful tips, making it a must-read for both parents and anyone who wants to understand how early emotional experiences shape who we are as adults.