By Dr. Billy Garvey
Parenting doesn’t come with a roadmap, and understanding your child’s emotions ca often feel overwhelming. Our featured book this month, Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health, addresses that common feeling among parents and caregivers.
Written by developmental pediatrician Dr. Billy Garvey, Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health condenses the science of children’s emotional development into ten practical lessons that help parents better understand what their child’s behavior is communicating. Blending evidence-based approaches with real-life stories, Garvey encourages parents to re-frame how they interpret and react to challenging behaviors, strengthen connection, and foster resilience through empathy, and emotional safety. He reminds parents that rather than striving for perfection or correction, small, consistent moments of support can have a more positive, lasting impact on a child’s mental health.
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Garvey is widely respected for his compassionate, nonjudgmental approach and his ability to translate complex developmental and mental health concepts into practical, accessible advice for parents, caregivers, and professionals alike.
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