false 14251 0 0 25344 0374528535 9780374528539 38 <![CDATA[Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Revised and Updated]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167685095m/25344.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167685095s/25344.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25344.Get_Out_of_My_Life_but_First_Could_You_Drive_Me_Cheryl_to_the_Mall_A_Parent_s_Guide_to_the_New_Teenager_Revised_and_Updated 3.92 113 A brand new edition of the bestselling guide to raising teenagers

When Anthony E. Wolf's witty and compassionate guide to raising adolescents was first published, its amusing title and fresh approach won it widespread admiration. Beleaguered parents breathed sighs of relief and gratitude. Now Dr. Wolf has revised and updated his bestseller to tackle the changes of the past decade. He points out that while the basic issues of adolescence and the relationships between parents and their children remain much the same, today's teenagers navigate a faster, less clearly anchored world. Wolf's revisions include a new chapter on the Internet, a significantly modified section on drugs and drinking, and an added piece on gay teenagers. Although the rocky and ever-changing terrain of contemporary adolescence may bewilder parents, Get Out of My Life gives them a great road map.
]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 1991 629197 0345460928 9780345460929 7 <![CDATA["Mom, Jason's Breathing on Me!": The Solution to Sibling Bickering]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176485992m/629197.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176485992s/629197.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/629197._Mom_Jason_s_Breathing_on_Me_The_Solution_to_Sibling_Bickering 3.50 16
AT LAST—SOUND, PRACTICAL RELIEF
FOR PARENTS WITH BATTLING KIDS!

Imagine. You might never again have to hear the words: “Mommy, Ann drooled on me on purpose.” You could have the answer for every “It’s not fair!” your kids have ever whined at you. Constant sibling squabbling—and the ensuing demand that you pick a side, quick—can wear parents down and totally drain the fun right out of family life. Now in this groundbreaking book, Dr. Anthony Wolf offers a whole new strategy for coping. In a fresh, funny, and straightforward way, Dr. Wolf presents three essential rules for dealing with sibling arguments—rules that, if followed, completely remove the root causes of bickering. From teasing and hitting to rivalries and boundaries, Dr. Wolf addresses a wide range of issues, and he does it with humor and a pitch-perfect ear for actual kid/parent dialogue. This is a book about real children—who they are, what they want, why they act as they do, and what you can do to alleviate the strife between siblings.]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 2003 25899 0374527083 9780374527082 5 <![CDATA[The Secret of Parenting: How to Be in Charge of Today's Kids--from Toddlers to Preteens--Without Threats or Punishment]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167771157m/25899.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167771157s/25899.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25899.The_Secret_of_Parenting_How_to_Be_in_Charge_of_Today_s_Kids_from_Toddlers_to_Preteens_Without_Threats_or_Punishment 3.89 9 Get Out Of My Life

Today's children--from toddlers to preteens--challenge their parents in ways that would have been unthinkable a generation ago, notes Anthony E. Wolf, and parents are often uncertain about how to cope.

In his new book, Wolf presents a fresh perspective on this less pleasant behavior and a surprisingly simple method for dealing with it. He argues that punishments and rewards don't work and may even be counterproductive. Instead, parents must act swiftly and decisively following Wolf's easy but powerful technique. Using numerous examples of effective and ineffective parent-child interactions, he offers practical advice on a wide range of basic issues, from tantrums and back talk, to getting kids off to school in the morning and eliminating sibling fights.

Humorous and easy to use, The Secret of Parenting is guaranteed to dramatically increase the joy parents get from raising their children.
</div>]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 2000 1691511 0345460936 9780345460936 3 <![CDATA[Why Can't You Shut Up?: How We Ruin Relationships--How Not To]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186970725m/1691511.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186970725s/1691511.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1691511.Why_Can_t_You_Shut_Up_How_We_Ruin_Relationships_How_Not_To 3.30 10 “You never said anything about milk.”
“Yes, I definitely did. You never listen.”
“I do too listen. You never said milk.”
“No, I did say milk. You just don’t listen.”

We’ve all been in situations like this one–when a loved one unintentionally provokes a confrontation. What do we do? We stand our ground, push our point, and underscore our reasons. We do it because we know we’re right. What is it, deep inside our being, that refuses to budge, to give in, or to shut up before we’re embroiled in a fight we don’t want? Meet your baby self. According to Dr. Anthony Wolf, this childish personality comes out at home, at work, and in social settings–with spouses, significant others, colleagues, and even friends. The baby self doesn’t know when to back down, it doesn’t compromise, and it can lead you to make rash and, usually, wrong decisions.

In this humorous, helpful, and eye-opening guide, you’ll learn how to deal with your baby self when it wreaks havoc on your life. Dr. Wolf provides alternate ways of responding to others when your baby self is ready to scream: It’s not fair! It’s not my fault! You are wrong! He offers ways to avoid the traps that sabotage all relationships, helps us recognize the false reasons we trick ourselves into thinking we are right, and teaches us how to let our mature side do the talking. With scores of examples of how innocent day-to-day conversations can erupt into conflagrations, Dr. Wolf shows you how to disengage fast and easily. The result? Peace, positive dialogue, and happier relationships all around–even if deep down you know you are right!]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 2006 25898 0374524734 9780374524739 1 <![CDATA[It's not fair, Jeremy Spencer's parents let him stay up all night!: A Guide to the Tougher Parts of Parenting]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167771156m/25898.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167771156s/25898.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25898.It_s_not_fair_Jeremy_Spencer_s_parents_let_him_stay_up_all_night_A_Guide_to_the_Tougher_Parts_of_Parenting 3.75 8 ]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 1995 25900 0374525684 9780374525682 1 <![CDATA[Why Did You Have to Get a Divorce? And When Can I Get a Hamster?: A Guide to Parenting Through Divorce]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223649296m/25900.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223649296s/25900.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25900.Why_Did_You_Have_to_Get_a_Divorce_And_When_Can_I_Get_a_Hamster_A_Guide_to_Parenting_Through_Divorce 3.67 3 Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager. Here he tackles one of the most difficult aspects of divorce--talking about it. Caught unawares in a difficult emotional state, it's often hard for parents to know what to say. How do you break the news to your kids? How should you communicate, and what kind of reactions can you expect? And then what?

Through sample conversations, Wolf presents strategies for opening communication, keeping children out of the middle, and dealing with both the day-to-day complications and long-term effects of divorce. Wolf is taking a presumptive risk in scripting family encounters, but because he gives so many examples and because the advice is sensible, compassionate, and well-explained, he never seems didactic. Wolf's advice covers everything from helping your kids figure out what to tell their friends about the divorce to what to say when your ex-spouse is uncooperative. He is a strong proponent of "quality time" (and his example of a two-minute "quality time" conversation is stunning in its simplicity and effectiveness). While every situation and conversation may not match your own, most divorced or divorcing parents will learn a great deal. --Ericka Lutz

]]> 14251 3.87 174 59 1998 25903 0394755669 9780394755663 0 <![CDATA[I'll Be Hm Midn-V566]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25903.I_ll_Be_Hm_Midn_V566 0.0 0 14251 3.87 174 59 1988