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You Are the Parent

Becoming the Calm, Confident Leader Your Child Needs

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2026

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Summary

A revolutionary guide to parenting with confidence, clarity and empathy, from leading child developmental specialist Dr Siggie Cohen.

‘Five more minutes!’ ‘One more story!’ ‘I’m not tired!’

The pressures of modern-day parenting can be relentless, leading us to over-parent, over-explain and over-negotiate with our kids. This may work at first, but it can make it harder for children to build resilience – and exhausting for parents themselves.

Child devel…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008760830
ISBN-10:0008760837
Author:Dr Siggie Cohen
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Thorsons
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:15 September 2026
Weight:380g
Dimensions:28mm x 153mm x 234mm
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You Are the Parent by Dr Siggie Cohen - ISBN: 9780008760830
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘This is the only parenting book you need. Dr Siggie’s wisdom sets you up for less struggle, less tension, less confusion and more loving connection.’ Dr Mayim Bialik, Author and host of Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown
‘You Are the Parent is a powerful, real-world guide that will help so many families better understand their kids – and themselves.’ Joel Warsh, MD, pediatrician and author
‘In a world where parenting often swings between over-control and over-accommodation, Dr Siggie Cohen brings us back to what children actually need: a calm, confident leader. A refreshing and essential guide for families today.’ Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author and founder of Seed & Sew
‘Dr. Siggie Cohen cuts through the noise with clarity, warmth and real tools that actually work.’ Dr Mona Amin, pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk

About The Author

Dr Siggie Cohen

Dr. Siggie Cohen is a leading child behavioral and developmental specialist with over thirty-five years of experience. Her extensive background includes work as a preschool teacher and professor, providing her with profound insights into the psyches of thousands of children and families. Dr. Cohen’s current Emotional/Behavioral Proficiency Method has empowered countless parents, grandparents, caregivers, doctors, and teachers to deepen their understanding of children.

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