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The concept behind this book is beautifully simple: a child's behavior follows his heart. Concern yourself less with what you see on the outside of a child and much more by what's going on in his head and heart.
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
This book is one of the more practical parenting books I've ever seen--it's chock full of specifics. It's not entirely applicable to parents of young preschoolers, but for school-age kids and up, it's a must-read.
James Dobson
Dobson peppers his parenting advice with a good bit of grace, an essential ingredient. I've always appreciated that about him, even if I haven't agreed with everything he's ever written. The Strong-Willed Child is a classic. Bringing Up Boys has some very valuable advice, though (as the mom of two boys) I thought it over-generalized the boy-raising experience (they're not all sports-loving little risk-takers, as the book often seemed to imply).
Feel free to share! I'd love to hear of some new books to check out.
"Kids Are Worth it!" by Barbara Coloroso - my favorite.
"Biblical Parenting" by Crystal Lutton - Pastor Crystal Lutton has tons of very practical advice that appeals to my Christian soul and rejects spanking.
"Connection Parenting" by Pam Leo - very inspiring
"Playful Parenting" by Lawrence Cohen - how to connect to children thru play.
"Raising OUr Children Raising Ourselves" by Naomi Aldort - a little outthere, but very inspiring
To the OP, I would be interested to read your suggestions. Thanks for starting the thread. Except for James Dobson's books. I completely dissagree with him on more then one issue (especially spanking).
PS: Oh, I also loooooved "Raising Cain". Can't remember the authors, but it's a must for someone who is raising boys.
Raising your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. Even if you do not feel your child is "spirited," it contains some good insight as to why kids do the things they do.
Raising your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. Even if you do not feel your child is "spirited," it contains some good insight as to why kids do the things they do.
I actually liked this book as well. I didn't love it as I thought that some of the other books were more appealing to me, but nevertheless, this one has tons of good suggestions...
Also, How To Talk So Your Kids Will Listen (And Listen So Your Kids Will Talk) by Adele Farber. She also wrote Siblings Without Rivalry, which is also good.
Also, How To Talk So Your Kids Will Listen (And Listen So Your Kids Will Talk) by Adele Farber. She also wrote Siblings Without Rivalry, which is also good.
Yes!
For those of you wondering why I read all those books, I'm planning on leaving fashion and going into child's specialist and social worker field. Not that I didn't need or use any of the advice for my parenting.
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