In Hold on to Your Kids, renowned physician and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté, along with co-author Dr. Gordon Neufeld, provides a revolutionary look at modern parenting and child development. In today’s digital age, where children and teens are more influenced by peers than ever before, this essential guide explores the consequences of peer orientation and how it impacts emotional development, learning, and behavior.

Maté and Neufeld explain why it’s crucial for parents to reclaim their role as primary caregivers and emotional anchors in their children's lives. The book delves into how the attachment bond between parents and children has weakened in an age where technology and societal shifts have led to peer influence becoming more dominant. Through comprehensive research, they offer practical advice on how parents can regain their rightful influence and nurture emotionally healthy, resilient children.

Hold on to Your Kids equips parents with strategies to reconnect with their children, strengthen family bonds, and foster a deeper, more meaningful relationship, ensuring that kids grow up feeling secure, loved, and capable of forming healthy attachments throughout life.

Whether you're dealing with challenging behavior, social issues at school, or simply want to build a stronger connection with your child, this book provides insightful solutions for raising well-adjusted, emotionally balanced children in a culture of peer pressure.

This updated edition of Hold on to Your Kids is essential reading for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the well-being and development of the next generation.