★ This book quickly became a bestselling parenting guide in China following its release, with cumulative sales exceeding one million copies. A special collector’s edition has also been published. Rights have already been successfully licensed to Vietnam!

★ The book addresses a universal anxiety shared by parents worldwide—the feeling of helplessness and frustration when faced with children’s confusing behaviors, such as tantrums, refusal to cooperate, academic procrastination, and more. Through 42 clear and intuitive mind maps, it transforms complex child psychology theories into an immediate "decoder" and "action plan" for parents. It helps anxious and exhausted caregivers quickly grasp key insights, reduce parenting stress, and better understand their children.

★ The author, Liao Wei, holds dual master’s degrees in psychology—one from China and another from the University of Otago in New Zealand (internationally renowned for its psychology program). He is also a certified Level-2 Psychological Counselor in China (an advanced professional qualification in the field of Chinese psychological counseling) and currently works full-time in child rehabilitation.

★ The book systematically covers six core challenges that most trouble parents of children aged 0–12: behavioral issues, daily habits, emotional regulation, character development, learning difficulties, and sibling conflicts in multi-child families. Using a four-step approach—"real-life scenario reconstruction → mind map analysis of psychological motivations → identification of common communication pitfalls → provision of constructive dialogue examples and expert advice"—it serves as a practical "handbook for understanding and responding to children’s behavioral psychology," tailored for parents globally.

★ In an era often dominated by "Helicopter Parenting" and "Intensive Parenting" cultures, the clear framework offered in this book is a breath of fresh air. It helps parents shift from reactive "What should I do?" responses to a deeper understanding of "Why is my child behaving this way?", fostering healthier and closer parent-child relationships.

As a parent, do you face scenes like these every day? Your child breaks down crying over a minor issue; refuses to eat despite all your coaxing; throws a tantrum lying on the floor in front of the supermarket checkout; procrastinates endlessly when it’s homework time; or becomes jealous and rebellious after the arrival of a younger sibling… What psychological messages lie behind these exhausting "daily battles"?

We often try to correct our children’s "problem behaviors," but overlook the fact that these behaviors are their way of expressing unspoken inner needs.

This book introduces mind maps—an efficient tool for visualizing thoughts—into the realm of parenting. It breaks down the most common behavioral, emotional, social, and academic issues children face from early childhood through school age into specific real-life scenarios.

Each chapter begins with a true-to-life case that puzzles parents. Then, a carefully designed mind map unfolds, serving like an anatomical chart to clearly reveal the multiple potential psychological motivations behind a child’s behavior (such as seeking attention, feeling incapable, expressing fear, learning through imitation, etc.).

After interpreting the psychology, the book further points out common mistakes parents make in communication when facing such situations (e.g., threatening, lecturing, overindulging) and immediately provides positive, effective, and actionable "examples of constructive dialogue." Finally, based on developmental psychology principles, it offers concrete behavioral adjustment suggestions and family practice plans.

This is more than just a troubleshooting guide—it is a key that guides parents to look beyond frustrating surface behaviors, truly glimpse into their children’s rich, sensitive, and growing inner worlds, and ultimately transition from the role of a "firefighter" to that of a "trusted companion."

PART1 Deciphering Children's Behavior
Why do Children Always Cry 2
Why do Children Always Hit 8
Why do Children Always Say “No” 13
Why do Children Always Procrastinate 18
Why do Children Always Talk Back 23
Why do Children Always Lie 29
Why do Children Always Throw Things 34
Why do Children Always Hug Dolls 39
Why do Children Always Repeat Mistakes 44

PART2 How to Develop Good Habits
What to Do if Your Child Always doesn't Eat 50
What to Do if Your Child Keeps Putting Things in His Mouth 55
What to Do if Your Child Talks Dirty 60
What to Do if Your child Always Stays up Late 65
What to Do if Your Child are not Hygienic 70
What to Do if Your Child Refuses to Do Housework 75

PART3 Learn to Manage Emotions
What to Do if Your Child won't Let Mom Go to Work 82
What to Do if Your Child Always Hides Inside and Gets Angry. 87
What to Do if Your Child is Afraid of Going to the Dentist 92
What to Do if Your Child is a Bully 102
What to Do if Your Child doesn't Want to Sit in a Safety Seat. 107
What to Do if Your Child Screams in Public 112

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