Deze auteur duikt diep in de fundamentele aspecten van ouder-kindrelaties. Haar onderzoek en publicaties richten zich op het begrijpen van de dynamiek van het gezinsleven, met name in de context van mogelijk misbruik en vervreemding. Haar werk biedt inzichten in de psychologische ontwikkeling van kinderen en de uitdagingen waar ouders mee te maken krijgen. Door haar uitgebreide expertise en praktische ervaring brengt ze een uniek perspectief in haar geschriften.
Child abuse is crushing and may lead to a lifetime of negative outcomes, including poor health, and mental illness. More wrenching is the bond victims often form with their abusers, one so strong they may attempt to protect and defend their victimizers. This book uncovers the realities of these relationships through an examination of abuse memoirs.
Penelope Cole faces a unique challenge with mischievous piggies living in her pockets, causing chaos in her life. These invisible troublemakers disrupt her school day, create a mess at home, and even steal her meals. Struggling to manage their antics while feeling misunderstood, Penelope seeks a way to teach them good behavior. This whimsical story explores themes of imagination, the challenges of childhood, and the desire for acceptance.
After planning to backpack round South America, Amy spends the next three months fending off well-meaning but absurd advice, which she ignores... right up until she runs into trouble. Part memoir and part inspirational traveller's tale, Miss-adventures is a funny and frank account of a young woman exercising her independence.