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Lea Waters is an Australian psychologist, researcher, and professor at the University of Melbourne. She is internationally recognized for her work in positive psychology, particularly in the areas of strengths-based parenting and education.
Known for: The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish
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The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish
The Strength Switch introduces parents to the concept of strength-based parenting, a scientifically grounded approach that focuses on identifying and nurturing children’s positive qualities rather than correcting weaknesses. Drawing on positive psychology research, Lea Waters explains how shifting attention to strengths can improve resilience, motivation, and family relationships. The book provides practical strategies for parents to help their children and teens flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.
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Flipping the Strength Switch: The Science and the Shift
At the heart of this book lies a small but radical act: the ‘strength switch.’ The phrase describes a mental pivot each of us can make — away from what’s wrong toward what’s strong. Neuroscientific and psychological research shows that our brains are wired to notice negative cues. It’s an adaptive t...
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Discovering and Naming Strengths in Your Child
One of the most rewarding aspects of strength-based parenting is the process of noticing and naming your child’s unique strengths. Many parents ask, ‘How do I know what my child’s strengths are?’ The answer often lies in observation — those moments when your child lights up with energy, when time se...
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About Lea Waters
Lea Waters is an Australian psychologist, researcher, and professor at the University of Melbourne. She is internationally recognized for her work in positive psychology, particularly in the areas of strengths-based parenting and education. Waters has served as president of the International Positiv...
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Lea Waters is an Australian psychologist, researcher, and professor at the University of Melbourne. She is internationally recognized for her work in positive psychology, particularly in the areas of strengths-based parenting and education. Waters has served as president of the International Positiv...
Lea Waters is an Australian psychologist, researcher, and professor at the University of Melbourne. She is internationally recognized for her work in positive psychology, particularly in the areas of strengths-based parenting and education. Waters has served as president of the International Positive Psychology Association and has published widely on well-being and resilience.
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Lea Waters is an Australian psychologist, researcher, and professor at the University of Melbourne. She is internationally recognized for her work in positive psychology, particularly in the areas of strengths-based parenting and education.
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