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Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health

By: Dr Billy Garvey
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Children of all ages are grappling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and behavioural issues and it can take years to see an expert who can help them.

Dr Billy Garvey is a senior specialist at one of the world's biggest and most prestigious paediatric hospitals. With over twenty years' experience working with families, he wants to reassure parents that there is no such thing as a bad child and that much of what he tells families in clinic is based on the same principles he outlines in this book. Regardless of whether you have a young child or a teen on the brink of adulthood, by understanding the foundations of good mental health you will be able to help them to thrive at any stage in their development.

©2024 Billy Garvey (P)2024 Penguin Random House Australia Audio
Best of 2024 Mental Health Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Inspiring
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A must read for all parents

This book is so powerful focusing on the importance of kids and adult mental health giving parents an understanding of seeing the world from their child’s eyes and the importance of connection. I learned so much and hope I can implement these tools into my parenting. I would recommend this read to any parent no matter the age of your child.

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The most helpful book I have ever read (listened to)

Great combination of the theory and practical examples. I will no doubt listen to this book multiple times and come back to it when life challenges arise.

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Fantastic book

Easy to digest, relatable and understanding examples often used to help grasp the concepts, practical tips. Fantastic book! Thank you Billy

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Real, honest & accessible

One of the best books i have read on supporting parents to navigate their children’s mental health from infancy to adolescence. The author is genuine, knowledgeable, and at times vulnerable.

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A necessary, valuable and compassionate listen

For anyone who knows a child, has a child, works with a child or works with someone who has a child - this book is for you.
Dr Billy Garvey delivers this book with such honesty and vulnerability. The information is incredibly valuable and accessible. I highly recommend this and his podcast “pop culture parenting .“

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Especially your honesty being a first time parent. You’ve helped me feel less alone as a first time mum, a teacher and someone who loves everything about working with children and helping the next generation feel loved and inspired.

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eye opening

I like that this book covered all ages of children. It also gives me hope for my likely Neurodivergent son.

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This book is everything an informed parent needs to know.

The humility and knowledge of Dr Billy Garvey is incredible and a true gift to parenthood.

Thank you Dr Billy G for this wonderful opportunity to know what I need to do to better my parenting.

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Genuine and illuminating

The next best thing to getting to see Dr Billy Garvey, and definitely worth the listen. Not guilt-inducing like many parenting help books. Thanks Dr Garvey

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Information no parent must miss!


Never have I ever wanted to listen with such intensity and repeat the audible over and over again. This helped me get a better understanding of the crucial importance of emotional security through Dr Billy’s own life experience and invaluable research. I wish I had read this book when my kids were younger and navigated their childhood with a deeper understanding of their feelings, although, it’s not too late, as this book addresses each milestone of your child in the ten steps given. This book is an invaluable asset for every parent as we can never put a value on our kids happiness and we never want it to be too late! Words could not express my gratitude to Dr Billy. I will never understand how this book popped up on the Amazon feed although in this moment my thoughts needed this book the most!

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Practical tips for parents with children of all ages

As a parent of young children this book has equipped me with practical strategies and tips to support me in my parenting journey with my own children, as well as the young people around me. The author presents the perfect balance of theory, real life scenarios with the families he meets and practical tips that parents can implement in their daily lives. I have already recommended this book to family, friends and colleagues. In fact, I found this book so enriching that I plan to purchase it in hardcopy as I know I will revisit it time and again as my children grow.

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