Parenting for Humans

The empowering book that explores why parenting is so hard and supports parents in embracing the powerful, unique, and dynamic needs of their child – from leading clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Svanberg.

‘This book is a gift for parents’ Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist and bestselling author

‘Warm and wise’ Dr Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum

There's always that moment as a parent when you feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just can't quite get it 'right'.

But the fact is, parenting is hard and once we know this - and why - we can forgive ourselves for finding it a struggle and start to look for the things that make parenting a joy.

Parenting for Humans is a book first and foremost for parents. It explores what we bring to the parenting journey - our hopes, values, views, circumstances, relationships, upbringing - and how we can gain confidence in ourselves not just as parents, but as whole human beings.

As well as learning to parent ourselves, it will show us how to parent the child we have, not a textbook version, but our complicated, messy child with their own powerful needs. And by tuning into their language, learning how to hold them, not mould them, we can really start enjoying them for the funny and unique human beings that they are.

With the right support and guidance, we can all totally do this parenting thing and grow a positive and loving relationship that will last forever.

Praise for Parenting for Humans:

‘A much-needed sense of relief for parents under pressure’ Anna Whitehouse, bestselling author and presenter

‘Helps you question yourself and your approaches without judgement… I feel like Emma is a fairy godmother - guiding me through it bit by bit.’ Daisy Upton - The Five Minute Mum

‘In Parenting For Humans, Emma Svanberg holds your hand through parenting - and that's something we all need!’ Dr Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Good Inside

‘In this important book, Dr Svanberg helps parents in a novel way - not by offering parental advice, but instead, getting parents to think about and know themselves better… Highly recommended reading.’ Dr Chris Irons, Clinical Psychologist and Creator of The Self-Compassion App