Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child

Gottman's research on over 120 families produced something genuinely useful: a five-step emotion-coaching process that parents can actually practice the same day they read it. The typology of parenting styles is honest and specific enough to help readers self-assess without shame. Two decades of practitioners calling it the gold standard parenting book carries real weight, and the ERLC's endorsement signals it works across faith backgrounds. The 1997 publication date is the only real friction — the core science holds, but some examples feel dated.