Talking To Parents [Paperback]

D. W. Winnicott (Author)

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Publication Date: April 21, 1994

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From Library Journal

In this collection of radio talks given after 1955, renowned British pediatrician and psychologist Winnicott (1896-1971) addresses psychological aspects of child rearing with the goal of giving parents confidence in their instincts. Following an introduction by T. Berry Brazelton, an article on "Health Education Through Broadcasting," written by Winnicott in 1957, introduces the actual talks. Those reprinted here cover stepparenting, infant thumb- or cloth-sucking, saying no, jealousy, maternal irritation and guilt, development of a moral sense, and building trust. Never belittling or hectoring in his comments, Winnicott makes an important contribution to child psychology while offering practical advice. Recommended for parenting collections in public libraries and for child development collections in academic libraries.
- Kay Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills, Md.
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About the Author

D. W. Winnicott (1896-1974), pediatrician and psychoanalyst, influenced several generations in the fields of child psychiatry, social work, and child development as well as psychoanalysis. He is known especially for his bold and brilliant imagination, and his unique, even poetic style.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (April 21, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201626985
• ISBN-13: 978-0201626988
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read book from a great psychologist, October 24, 2000

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These are a set of collected articles, many of them transcripts of radio talks given by Winnicott, who is one of the best regarded child psychologists in the UK. I bought this shortly after the birth of our daughter, our first child, and expect to return to it a lot in the coming years. Basically, Winnicott talks about how to introduce the word "no" to your child, and that although you may never be as good a parent as you want to be, often genuinely wanting to be a good parent is enough. That's what I got from the first reading - I will read it again, several times, and expect that both I and my daughter will benefit a lot from it. It is easy to read, with gentle humour, by a man who really cares about children and their parents.