As a parent, navigating your child's mental health can feel like uncharted territory. *Happy Families* is an absolute game-changer when it comes to supporting your child through life's mental health challenges, no matter their age.

Written by Dr. Beth Mosley, a consultant clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, this groundbreaking guide offers a comprehensive toolkit for parents who want to protect and nurture their child’s mental well-being. Whether you're facing struggles with anxiety, depression, or just want better communication with your child, Dr. Mosley provides insightful, actionable strategies that can truly make a difference.

What I love most about this book is how practical and accessible it is. It’s not just a bunch of theory—*Happy Families* is packed with real-life case studies, quick exercises, and even access to online worksheets that guide you through every challenge. The tips and tools are easy to apply, no matter the age of your child (from 4 to 21!).

Dr. Mosley's compassionate approach, combined with her vast expertise, makes this a must-read for any parent wanting to better understand and support their child’s mental health. And with her groundbreaking work recognized by an MBE from the Queen, you know you’re getting advice from one of the best in the field.

This book is an all-encompassing guide to parenthood. Covering everything from the effect of the pandemic to how to correct your child's behavior, it offers a great deal of advice in how to best connect with your children and guide them through some of the most difficult (shaping) years of their young lives.

Each chapter offers a description, ways to approach your child and an "activity box" which is meant to help you to address something with yo0ur child. I like that the author acknowledges that she is not a perfect parent and that she has "messed up" as well. This makes it easier to take in the advice that they are dishing out in the book.

Overall I found Beth Mosley to be knowledgeable, the book to be well-researched and the advice given to be practical. I would recommend the book to other parents.

If you need more support for your child with mental health struggles, this is a great resource. I really appreciate Dr. Mosley’s expertise on the subject, and she has included many different strategies to use with varied issues. She covers ADHD, neurodivergence, depression, anxiety and more. There are also suggestions for other online resources, such as apps and websites.

Mental health has always been an issue, but more and more people are struggling, especially our teens, and ESPECIALLY since the pandemic. Let’s help break the stigma about talking about these topics! Our kids need us to step up. I will always champion resources like this book.

I received an eARC from NetGalley and Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (thank you!), but this did not affect my review in any way.

This book had a lot of helpful tips from a therapist, both from her personal and professional life. It had a lot of good advice and coping skills for the whole family.