You Are the Parent
Becoming the Calm, Confident Leader Your Child Needs
$31.19
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
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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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
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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