The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids through the Science of Connection
Written by Amy Elizabeth Olrick and Jeffrey Olrick
Narrated by Tom Parks and Cris Dukehart
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About this audiobook
Like most parents, Amy and Jeffrey Olrick left the hospital with their first child desperate to know, "What do we do?" But years of parenting three kids and Jeffrey's work as a child psychologist convinced them to ask a better question: "How shall I be with this new person?"
In a culture obsessed with parenting formulas, it's easy to miss the fact that science and lived experience have proven that human development and thriving are a matter of relationship. Drawing on decades of psychological research, neuroscience, and their own experience as parents and people of faith, the Olricks present six relational needs for human growth that will transform the way you think about your child--and yourself. Together, the needs form a trustworthy compass to guide you and your child to a path of purpose and relational wholeness.
For parents who feel pulled in a hundred directions, dizzied by the volume of clashing strategies, and jaded by the parenting programs that complicated their own childhoods, The 6 Needs of Every Child is a groundbreaking roadmap integrating the science of connection with practical tools. You'll be equipped with:
- An in-depth look at the six essentials your child needs to thrive
- Tools to use when you feel stuck
- The secret to secure connection with your child
- Self-assessment tools to discern your unique parenting style
More than a parenting guide, this audiobook is your invitation to break free from the myth of perfect parenting and embrace your child's long journey of growth. With insight, humor, and compassion, it calls parents to discover the power of being imperfectly present with their children, developing mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience that will sustain them for a lifetime.
Accompanying charts, assessment tools, and additional resources are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Amy Elizabeth Olrick
Amy Olrick is an author and a techie who has spent her professional life working with organizations to build social movements grounded in the ethic of love. Her work and writing have been featured in The Guardian and USA Today. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and their three children.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I Learned a lot. Very helpful for parenting my boys.