You Are the Parent : Becoming the Calm, Confident Leader Your Child Needs

Author: Dr Siggie Cohen

Child & developmental psychology

Published on 10 September 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Thorsons) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 320 pages
233 x 153 x 26 | 388g

A revolutionary guide to parenting with confidence, clarity and empathy, from leading child developmental specialist Dr Siggie Cohen.

‘Five more minutes!’

‘One more story!’

‘I’m not tired!’

The pressures of modern-day parenting can be relentless, leading us to over-parent, over-explain and over-negotiate with our kids. This may work at first, but it can make it harder for children to build resilience – and exhausting for parents themselves.

Child development specialist Dr Siggie Cohen offers a more balanced approach with her groundbreaking Emotional and Behavioural Proficiency method. Based on over 35 years of supporting families on the frontline of parenting, she sets out her simple and effective tools to help you make parenting feel more grounded, intentional and connected – even in the hardest of moments. In this book, you will find advice on:

Managing tantrumsAddressing anxietiesNavigating big transitionsSetting boundaries with screen timeHandling sibling rivalriesEncouraging sleep

Dr Siggie’s wise and practical book will help you build the confidence and skills you need to raise happy, confident and resilient children.