"This vital book tackles one of the most important issues of our time—our children's emotional wellbeing."
—John Gallacher, professor of Cognitive Health at the University of Oxford

"In the fifteen years I have been working with and parenting traumatized children in care, I have seen firsthand how vital it is to provide mental health support and to nurture resilience—even for the very youngest of our children."
—Dr. Krish Kandiah, chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board

One in five children now have a probable mental health disorder, and parents feel helpless as their once happy, easy-going children are overwhelmed by a tsunami of pressure and anxiety. How can we enable them to flourish in these difficult times?

Katharine Hill throws parents a lifeline. In this timely revised and updated second edition, she discusses body confidence, bullying, dealing with disappointment, and strong emotions, with practical steps to take when real-life challenges come. With encouragement and creative activities, A Mind of Their Own will equip families to form good practices like listening well, setting consistent boundaries, and establishing a growth mindset.

Backed by solid research and grounded in real-life experience, this book is for parents who feel helpless as their happy, easy-going children are overwhelmed with pressure and anxiety. With a focus on family, Katharine Hill equips parents to build resilience and care for their children's mental wellbeing, from childhood to teenage years.

"A punchy overview of the evidence that stays firmly rooted in the realities of family life. All served up with wisdom, common sense, and lots of practical suggestions. What more could you ask for?"
—Glynn Harrison, emeritus professor of psychiatry at Bristol University

"Like sitting down with a wonderfully experienced, well informed, beautifully calm and practical friend . . . this book will help you hold your nerve when times are hard."
—Dr. Kate Middleton, director of the Mind and Soul Foundation