Authors: Dr. Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
Brand: Ebury Press
Hold on to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld is a vital guide for parents concerned about the influence of peer groups and the importance of strong parent-child attachments.
Recognized for its insightful and compassionate approach, the book explores how children often look to their friends for identity and acceptance, sometimes at the expense of family bonds.
The authors highlight that this shift is unnatural and can lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety, alienation, and a fragmented youth culture. They diagnose the causes of this breakdown and provide practical strategies to:
Reattach emotionally with children
Establish clear family hierarchies
Foster feelings of safety and understanding
Reclaim children’s loyalty and love
The updated edition also tackles modern challenges like digital devices and social media, emphasizing the importance of restoring parental instincts to provide contact, security, and warmth. Through their expert guidance, Mate and Neufeld aim to empower parents to nurture resilient, connected, and emotionally healthy children.