Hold on To Your Kids

Hold on To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté is a parenting book arguing that strong parent–child attachment helps kids resist negative peer pressure and thrive. Drawing on psychology and clinical experience, the authors explain how modern culture often pulls kids toward peers and away from adult guidance, then offer practical ideas for rebuilding connection at home. Parents appreciate its compassionate tone and concrete suggestions for boundaries, rituals, and relationship repair. Best for caregivers rather than kids, it’s a single purchase that many families revisit across stages of childhood.