Description Recommendation (Professor Moon Yong-rin): More important than a child's success and achievement is nurturing their happiness. Introduction: The Art and Science of Happy Parenting The skill of 'happiness' that everyone needs, always Let go of guilt and enjoy the joy of parenting Step 1: Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First Confessions of a 'selfish' mom Why should my happiness come first? The path to happiness The 5-hour method for a better relationship Overcoming a lackluster intimate life Parents who fight like cats and dogs The art of arguing well Step 2: Help Build a 'Village of Happiness' Building closeness The usefulness of conflict Is mom the fixer of everything? A village built on kindness 7 ways to raise a considerate child Volunteering together as a family Practicing loving-kindness meditation The power of dad Increasing dad's involvement in parenting Becoming a member of the 'Village of Happiness' Step 3: Expect Effort and Joy, Not Perfection What is a growth mindset? The science of success The trap of perfectionism Confessing today's mistake Overcoming perfectionism The trap of too many choices Step 4: Cultivate Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Optimism Entitlement vs. gratitude The paradox of abundance Practicing gratitude Anger and forgiveness 3 ways to practice forgiveness Pessimism and optimism Thinking optimistically Step 5: Build Emotional Intelligence Attachment: the more, the better Emotion coaching: the most important parenting method in human history Creating happiness Dancing to happy music Creating a family feelings dictionary Step 6: Instill Habits of Happiness The technology of automating happiness The elephant and the rider Stages of change One plan per week Building happiness habits Step 7: Teach Self-Control Self-control is the key to success and happiness Building self-control through outside stimuli Becoming an authoritative parent How to cool the 'emotional system' and start up the 'thinking system' Disciplining without threats or rewards Step 8: Enjoy This Moment Practice mindfulness Teaching your child how to meditate Play is not a waste of time 5 ways to nurture creativity Savor this moment, and relive the good old days Help your child find flow Step 9: Create an Environment for Happiness Building a 'rat park' The pros and cons of childcare facilities Choosing the best preschool Is modern culture an obstacle to happiness? Can money buy happiness? The power of freedom Step 10: Gather as a Family for Dinner Family dinner time is a scientifically proven happiness habit Being a role model for healthy eating habits The meaning of eating together Making family meals a habit Inside the Book What is the most important thing a parent can pass on to their child? Parents naturally want to give their children everything they have. But I believe the most important thing is 'happiness.' Happiness is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. The author of this book explains that happiness is something parents can nurture. - p.4 (from Professor Moon Yong-rin's recommendation) Depression isn't the only concern. Children raised by anxious mothers also become anxious alongside them. I tend to be anxious myself. So if I don't put on my own oxygen mask first — for example, if I don't get enough sleep or exercise — I fall into depression or chronic anxiety, and my children suffer as a result. Taking action for my own happiness makes my children happier too. - p.23 (from 'Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First') There are two ways to help children build their own 'village of happiness.' The first is to teach children the skills of finding friends and nurturing friendships. The ability to form good relationships with others has a huge impact on happiness, not just in childhood but throughout life. Children who are repeatedly excluded by their peer group face many challenges — for example, they often struggle to follow rules and laws, and have difficulty with schoolwork...