This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting: But It Will Make You a Better Parent | Indian Parenting Book on Emotional Intelligence & Positive Discipline by Riri G. Trivedi
Raising children, it turns out, has rather a lot to do with understanding yourself. That's the quiet but powerful premise at the heart of this book, written by psychotherapist Riri G. Trivedi and parent coach Anagha Nagpal. Drawing on their combined backgrounds in psychotherapy and positive parenting, the two authors have put together something genuinely useful for Indian parents, whether they're living in Mumbai or Manchester. The book takes cultural identity seriously, weaving together the particular pressures of joint family life, screen time, teen relationships, and social media with research-backed approaches to raising emotionally grounded children. It doesn't pretend those pressures don't exist. Instead, it works with them. Real stories from real families sit alongside practical frameworks, making the material feel accessible rather than academic. There's guidance covering every stage from toddlerhood through to the teenage years, with strategies pitched to suit each phase. What sets it apart, though, is its focus on the parent as much as the child. Self-reflection exercises help readers recognise and work through patterns inherited from their own upbringings, while self-regulation tools offer concrete ways to stay calm when everything feels stretched. The idea is straightforward: a parent who can manage their own emotional responses gives their child a living example of resilience. It's an honest, grounded read that asks something of you, and that's precisely what makes it worthwhile.
- Author: Riri G Trivedi
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
- Genre: Family & Relationships
- ISBN: 978-0143474104
- Pages: 352 pages