Let's Stick Together
The relationship book for new parents
Will be published approx. on 15. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7459-5608-4 (ISBN)
Description
Are you a new parent, or about to become one? Learn three simple habits that will keep love alive and protect your relationship against the pressures that parenting brings.
In the excitement and exhaustion of becoming parents, the first thing that can get overlooked is your relationship. You might spend less time together, argue over little things, drift apart.
In the UK, one in five children see their parents separate before the end of their first year at school. One in two children experience family breakdown before they finish school. But it doesn't have to be like this. Most family breakdown is avoidable.
In Let's Stick Together, relationship educator and father of six Harry Benson guides you through three simple habits that research shows make or break new mums and dads.
Illustrated with real-life examples from Harry's own back-from-the-brink marriage and those of other couples, Let's Stick Together highlights simple principles that will make your relationship the best it can be and ensure you don't become just another statistic.
In the excitement and exhaustion of becoming parents, the first thing that can get overlooked is your relationship. You might spend less time together, argue over little things, drift apart.
In the UK, one in five children see their parents separate before the end of their first year at school. One in two children experience family breakdown before they finish school. But it doesn't have to be like this. Most family breakdown is avoidable.
In Let's Stick Together, relationship educator and father of six Harry Benson guides you through three simple habits that research shows make or break new mums and dads.
Illustrated with real-life examples from Harry's own back-from-the-brink marriage and those of other couples, Let's Stick Together highlights simple principles that will make your relationship the best it can be and ensure you don't become just another statistic.
Reviews / Votes
"A great book written with warmth and a sense of humour. Full of good down-to-earth advice, it's a must for all couples, whatever age or background." -- Rachel Waddilove, author of The Baby Book, The Toddler Book and Sleep Solutions "Practical advice we all need on how we can keep our relationships together and have better lives as a result." -- David Willetts, MP, former adviser on family policy and now Minister for Universities "There is a desperate need in our society today to equip people with these relationship skills. We have no doubt this book will cause many more couples to `stick together'." -- Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book "By distilling research into bad and good habits we can all relate to, Harry Benson has done new parents a great service. A former helicopter pilot and combat veteran, he `gets' how chaps think and act, and communicates couple dynamics with wit and unusual insight." -- Dr Samantha Callan, family policy expert, Centre for Social Justice "How much great advice can you get into one little book? Quite a bit if you are Harry Benson. By following these straightforward ideas, you can make a real and lasting difference in your relationship - and at this critical time of becoming new parents. Act on these things and you will stick and not get stuck." -- Professor Scott Stanley, author of The Power of Commitment, slidingvsdeciding.com "A must-read book both for couples wanting to strengthen a good relationship and for couples wanting to transform a faltering one." -- Philippa Stroud, Chairman, Centre for Social Justice "Easy-to-understand, user-friendly, life-changing information... I wish there were a way to make this required reading for all couples, everywhere." -- Diane Sollee, Founder and Director, smartmarriages.org "Short, to the point, and bang on target. Finally, a book that focuses on the most important issue: how parents can look after their relationship and give children what they most need - secure and happy parents." -- Duncan Fisher, OBE, founder of the Fatherhood Institute "All new parents should read this book. Its easy-to-follow, practical advice will help you build a great relationship together and give your children the best possible start in life." -- Katharine Hill, Director of Policy Research and Development, Care for the FamilyMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7459-5608-4 (9780745956084)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
06/2013
Lion Books
€11.49
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
04/2010
Lion Books
€28.65
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Person
Harry Benson is one of Britain's leading champions for marriage. As research director for Marriage Foundation, his findings are routinely cited in the media and by politicians and have made front page news on several occasions. Harry has spent the last twenty years researching, writing and teaching about marriage and family. Harry is the author of Commit or Quit, What Mums Want (and Dads Need to Know), Let's Stick Together, and Mentoring Marriages.
Content
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 9
One If Only We'd Known 11
Two Bad Habits 19
Three Good Habits 45
Four Keeping Dad Involved 66
Five Things They Don't Teach You in Antenatal Class 85
Six Hel ping Yo ursel ves Stick Together 112
Appendix Helping Others Stick Together 119
References 123
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 9
One If Only We'd Known 11
Two Bad Habits 19
Three Good Habits 45
Four Keeping Dad Involved 66
Five Things They Don't Teach You in Antenatal Class 85
Six Hel ping Yo ursel ves Stick Together 112
Appendix Helping Others Stick Together 119
References 123