As long as they are happy - Marilse Eerkens

What do we want to achieve with raising our children?

In As Long As They're Happy, psychologist and journalist Marilse Eerkens explores what parenting truly means in today's world. Dutch children are among the happiest in the world — but what does that actually mean? And is happiness the only goal?

In this book, Eerkens raises important questions about parenting, development, and the role of parents in a rapidly changing society. Parenting is more than preventing problems; it's about shaping a human being who can think, feel, and live together with others. Do you want to buy 'As Long As They're Happy'? This unique copy is already waiting for you.

What you will discover in this book:

• Which goals are truly important in parenting
• How children develop in a modern society
• The influence of your own upbringing on your parenting
• How to prepare your children for a connected and conscious future

Using five parenting goals, this book offers practical insights and tools for parents, caregivers, and anyone involved in the development of children.

About the author: Marilse Eerkens is a journalist and social psychologist. She has written for De Correspondent, among others, and worked as an editor at JM Ouders. Her work focuses on parenting, development, and social issues.

Dutch | 9789403166919 | Paperback | 253 pages