The Strength Switch by Dr Lea Waters

'As parents, we often obsess about fixing our children’s weaknesses and neglect the importance of developing their strengths. This book is full of concrete ideas on how to change that.' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential

This game-changing book reveals the extraordinary results of focusing on our children’s strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. By showing us how to throw the ‘strength switch,’ Dr. Lea Waters demonstrates how we can help our children build resilience, optimism, and achievement.

A Strength-Based Approach

As a strength-based scientist for more than 20 years, Waters has seen how this approach enhances self-esteem and energy in both children and teenagers – and how parents find it an exciting and rewarding way to raise them.

In The Strength Switch, Dr. Lea Waters shows you how to:

Interact with Your Children in New Ways
Discover new and enriching ways to engage with your children.

Discover Your Children's Strengths and Talents
Identify and nurture your child’s unique strengths.

Use Positive Emotions as a Resource
Harness the power of positive emotions to support your child’s development.

Build Strong Brains
Learn techniques to help develop your child’s cognitive strengths.

Deal with Problem Behaviour
Address and manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Talk About Difficult Situations and Emotions
Communicate openly about tough topics with confidence.