The Good Enough Parent - by Life of School the (Hardcover)

***What readers are saying: ***

'Really interesting philosophical view on parenting and the importance of being good enough, in Winnicott's terms, rather than perfect. Drawing on history, philosophy and psychology, perceptions and expectations on parenting are discussed. Not a text book and not a parenting manual, but a thought provoking read.' -- NetGalley review

'This is a terrific book on parenting. I love how it stresses that you don't have to be perfect in order to be good parents. I love the tips and advice offered in this book as well. It is something that I can actually use in real life. A very educational and useful book for any parents...' -- NetGalley review

'Of all of the parenting books I've had the pleasure of reading so far, this ranks high among them, and I'd absolutely recommend it to an aspiring or soon-to-be mom and dad. It does a great job at soothing a parent who might be worried about their competency level.' -- NetGalley review

'A philosophical and thought-provoking read for any parent or soon-to-be parent. It focuses on how to demonstrate empathy for a child and how to see things from their perspective. It is broken down into easily readable chunks and can be finished in a couple of sittings.' -- NetGalley review

'Of all of the parenting books I've had the pleasure of reading so far, this ranks high among them, and I'd absolutely recommend it to an aspiring or soon-to-be mom and dad. It does a great job at soothing a parent who might be worried about their competency level, and The School of Life has packaged together a work that's quite unique and versatile.' -- Goodreads review

'The Good Enough Parent is for any parents who feel that their personality flaws are getting in the way of going a decent enough job. It is also for those trying to get better at what is seemingly one of the hardest jobs in the world.' -- Goodreads review

'A philosophical and thought-provoking read for any parent or soon-to-be parent. It focuses on how to demonstrate empathy for a child and how to see things from their perspective.' -- Goodreads review

'The Good Enough Parent by The School of Life is an illuminating new compendium of teachings that approach parenting in an encouraging, philosophically engaging way. Its many valuable lessons are developed to help raise contented, interested and resilient children.' -- Mr Porter review

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organization devoted to helping people lead more fulfilled lives. We're a collective of psychologists, philosophers and writers working together to create resources to help people understand themselves and find fulfillment in their relationships, careers, social lives and leisure hours. Our psychological faculty is made up of accredited and experienced therapists specializing in child psychology and family dynamics, and most are parents themselves.

The School of Life Press brings together our thinking and ideas together under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. You can find more of our work online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world.