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But why?, how to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself, Clemmie Telford ; foreword by Anna Mathur

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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But why?

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Clemmie Telford ; foreword by Anna Mathur

how to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself

But Why? aims to help you tackle those awkward questions that can floor the best of us. Imagine the scene: you're trying to put the kids to bed, your brain has checked out for the day and suddenly, from nowhere, all manner of unrelated, but potentially important, questions are flung into the night-time routine as you're trying to get them to brush their teeth properly: But why are humans ruining the planet? But why don't boys wear dresses? But why do people get married? But why do we have feelings? But why can't I look like everyone else? But why do you have to work? With a foreword by psychotherapist Anna Mathur, this book is informed by a huge, varied body of research. Clemmie shares her own experience as a mother of three. It can't promise definitive answers, but it will give you a wealth of ideas to draw upon, along with tips on how to explore the topics mindfully, pointers on where to seek more information and, perhaps most importantly, a reminder of what you absolutely should avoid saying to your kids even if you're knackered or have been caught off-guard

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