Summary of Philippa Perry’s The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read

There are many parenting how-to books, but few take the long-term approach. This is what psychotherapist Philippa Perry does in The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (2019). Perry tackles all the major milestones, from pregnancy to teenagerhood, and goes over the many issues a parent may encounter. She explains how a parent’s upbringing can impact the way they treat their child, and how parents can alter their learned behaviors that are harmful. Having a good relationship with your child is not always easy. However, it is at the core of parenting. The goal is to relate to children, not manipulate them or treat them like objects.