How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child - by Lindsay C Gibson Hardcover

Book Synopsis

A groundbreaking approach to parenting that presents emotional maturity as the foundation for happy, resilient, successful children--from the clinical psychologist behind the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

"The wake-up call every parent needs."--Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

Emotional maturity is the single most important quality a parent can help develop in their child--it enables a person to function autonomously, handle stress, flourish in diverse environments, form lasting relationships, and achieve personal and professional success.

In How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child, Lindsay C. Gibson explains the cognitive, psychological, and social challenges children face, from forming strong attachments during infancy to dealing with emotions and achievement in early school age to establishing personal identity in the teenage years. At each stage, she offers compassionate guidance to help parents support their child's emotional development through the lens of the Seven Parental Mindsets for Maturity, including:

- My Child Is a Unique Individual With Their Own Interests
- My Child is Vulnerable and Requires Protection
- My Child Has Psychological and Emotional Needs That Must Be Met

Identifying common traps and behaviors to avoid and explaining why striving to be a "perfect parent" is impossible and unhealthy, this book helps parents nurture their children's emotional maturity--and feel good while doing it.

Review Quotes

"Lindsay Gibson's How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child is the wake-up call every parent needs. It pulls you out of reacting from your inner eight-year-old and shows you how to build the emotional foundation for a healthy, lifelong relationship with your kids. They don't need you to be perfect--they need you to be present, mature, and willing to truly see who they are."--Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

"If, like me, you've ever wondered whether you are screwing up your kids, this book is for you. Mercifully, Gibson argues that instead of aiming for perfection, you should aim for connection. She has produced a practical guide for teaching kids emotional maturity."--Dan Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10% Happier

"I love this book. Every parent needs to have a copy. With this book to guide your parenting, you can be sure your child will talk to you when they need guidance. There's no greater benefit possible as a parent."--John Gottman, New York Times bestselling author of Fight Right

"Lindsay Gibson, who helped us finally understand our emotionally immature parents, is now sharing her wisdom on how to raise emotionally mature kids...Her style is clear and compassionate, helping readers at each age and stage of parenting. I couldn't recommend it more!"--Hunter Clarke-Fields, author of Raising Good Humans

"Reading this book is like spending a few hours with your wisest friend who also happens to have thirty-plus years of clinical experience. It is a warm, practical guide for the hardest, most rewarding, most important job you'll ever have. I wish I'd had it years ago."--David Epstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range

"Gibson goes beyond traditional parenting advice to help you truly connect with your child. It's about shaping the relationships your child will carry into adulthood. By nurturing emotional maturity early, you're giving your child skills that ripple outward."--Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace

"Dr. Gibson offers a reassuring approach to a simple, essential question: does your child feel supported, loved, and understood? The result is an unusually sensible, grounded, and helpful guide to parenting."--Forrest Hanson, host of the Being Well Podcast

"For a generation of adults raised by emotionally immature parents, Gibson's research has offered life-changing insight and understanding. Now, as so many of those adults raise children of their own, she translates those insights into a clear, compassionate guide for parenting differently."--Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside

"This book is a gift to every parent who wants to raise emotionally grounded, resilient kids without getting swept up in the anxiety of today's achievement culture."--Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of Never Enough and Mattering

About the Author

Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and clinical psychologist with over thirty years of psychotherapy experience. Her bestselling book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, has sold over a million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Dr. Gibson provides national and international training programs for psychotherapists and is the author of eight books. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian, and has appeared on major podcasts like The Oprah Podcast, Mel Robbins and 10% Happier.