Kids need strong, confident leadership from their parents. And today's kids live with pressures that previous generations didn't have to face. In this no-nonsense book, parenting educator Michael Grose shows us how to be confident family leaders, able to develop real character and resilience in our kids - the keys to their future success in this ever-changing world. In this book you'll find: simple ways to achieve great family communication, even when you're busy; easy ways to help kids cope when life throws them curveballs; why building a strong food culture helps your family stay strong; the secrets to working from the same page as your partner; how to get cooperation from your kids without tears, fears or bribery; why you must develop independence in your kids from an early age. Thriving! is the new roadmap for parents of children aged three to twelve years.