HOLD ON TO YOUR KIDS Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers

Daniel Maté’s pleasing voice and authentic phrasing make this sophisticated discussion sound as accessible as it is enlightening. His tone, which is perfect for a behavioral science work, is serious and respectful. He understands the material fully and conveys a warm connection with the intentions of the authors. Surprisingly vibrant considering its intellectual weight, the book explains why a secure parental attachment is so important to healthy development and why lacking that attachment makes children more likely to turn to peer affiliations, which are not consistently supportive or responsible. The material covers child and adolescent development like a graduate-level course but also offers practical, nonjudgmental suggestions for parents who are concerned about losing their kids to the vagaries of today’s youth culture. T.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2012]