I am a huge fan of Sarah Naish.
I have recommended her other book, 'A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting' to many people. This is the same. Such a good, practical book from someone who has been there, done that and now written the book. It's down to earth and realistic.
The aim is to support parents and this book is an excellent resource to use as a parent or to point people towards as someone who suports families.
Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC to review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

I initially thought that this would just be another variation on a parenting book, but it was more than that.
Sarah Naish shares her own experience of adopting five siblings. She also shares her own experiences with this parenting style.

All in all, it was an interesting read.

Amazing book. Such a vital accumulation of information and wisdom, for parents, carers, educators, and anyone who finds themselves involved with young people. The needs of children who have experienced trauma cannot be underestimated, and the skills that are necessary to help them to develop are vast. This book helps us understand what is required.

A book that probably be a great starter for those starting off as foster or adoptive parents. It talks about parenting kids who have endured early childhood trauma. Basic and well thought out, a good starter

As a seasoned adoptive mom with training in trauma, this book was very redundant for me personally. I think it would be a better read for a new (or soon to be) foster or adoptive parents that have no prior experience with therapeutic parenting. I also didn't like some of the fluffy language throughout such as, "wee, poo, feeling wobbly" and would've preferred straight talk vocabulary and phrases.

The book's content are laid out in an innovative way. We get the mom's perspective, the child's perspective, followed by a professional's dissection of what is happening. Good for those who are going into foster or adoption with romanticized views and need insight into trauma and therapeutic parenting. I may have loved this book a few years ago. However, all in all, this book didn't provide me with new or helpful information and thus reflects my rating of it.

As an adopter and foster carer this book has more useful than most training courses. I've just recommended it to some potential adopters who have blinkers on and think life will be a bed of roses and all the kids need is love!