Doesn’t live up to Gottman’s other works.
Ends up in the no-mans land between rigorous interpretation of scientific studies, and pragmatic step-by-step guide on what to do when faced with a particular brand of challenge, similar in tone to Peak on Athletic Performance by Marc Bubbs.
Gottman adopts the framework of: 1.) Be aware of the child’s emotions 2.)Recognize emotional outbursts as opportunities for intimacy and teaching 3.)Validate the child’s feelings 4.) Help the child verbally label emotions 5.) Set limits while helping the child problem-solve.