Gentle Guidance (Epz) by Marie Gentles [Paperback]

"Gentle Guidance: How to Understand, Inspire and Empower Your Kids" by Marie Gentles is a practical, evidence-based parenting book aimed at helping parents, teachers, and caregivers handle challenging child behaviors. Drawing from her decades of experience, Gentles provides strategies for building strong emotional connections with children, managing difficult emotions, and preventing disruptive behaviors before they arise. The book focuses on five key principles, known as the Five Cs: Communication, Calm, Curiosity, Connection, and Conveying emotions, which serve as tools to navigate defiance and foster positive learning moments.

Gentles emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional needs behind a child's behavior and offers a framework that can be applied not only in parenting but in other areas of life. Her approach is aimed at raising resilient children who can cope with life's challenges, making the book relevant for a wide age range—from toddlers to teens.