<![CDATA[Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children]]>

false <![CDATA[Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children]]> 2122505 1 How do you raise amazing children? How do you teach them to be kind and honest, insightful and inquisitive, athletic and curious, loving and thoughtful? How do you give your child the courage to be a good sport, a good sibling, a good friend, a good person? When Tom Sturges became a father, he wanted to be the greatest father who ever walked the earth. “I wanted to be so much more than a casual observer of my son’s life as it went by me.” So Sturges asked a lot of questions. He picked up ideas, advice, and tips from parents, grandparents, even rock stars and sports legends–anyone who had unique insights to share. The result is this practical, inspiring “rule book” for raising healthy, happy, safe, cherished children. Philosophical, sensible, and empowering, these 76 ideas subscribe to a simple premise: It is impossible to respect a child too much, but it is worth the effort to try. The rules are organized into seven fields, arranged by subject, and will help parents, mentors, coaches, and anyone who has children, to deal with an array of situations in a kind, respectful, and encouraging way. • EVERYDAY: Let your children feel welcome and loved from the first moment he or she walks into a room. “Smile When You See Him” (rule #4) and leave no doubt that, at that moment, your child is the most important person in your world. • COMMUNICATING: Since yelling parents intimidate, and a calm tone inspires, “When You Get Upset, Whisper” (rule #22) –and make sure your message is heard. • MANNERS MATTERS: Follow “The Bill Walton Rule,” (rule #34) and if you can’t be on time, be early. • NO LOST CHILDREN: When a family or group travels together, obey “The Caboose Rule” (rule #43) by assigning an adult or older child to keep up the rear–and ensure that no little ones lag behind. • DISCIPLINES AND PUNISHMENTS: “The 10-Second Rule” (rule #49) prescribes the minimum amount of time you should wait before thinking about punishing your child for that D in English. • PAIN HAPPENS, NOW WHAT?: After your child experiences a little cut, bump, or scrape, say “Squeeze My Hand as Much as It Hurts” (rule #62); it is remarkable how their being able to “show” you will help to ease his or her pain. • PLAY SPORTS, PERIOD: When your children accomplish something great in their sports, using “The ESPN Rule,” (rule #67) tell the story in intimate detail and fill them with the belief that they can do it again and again. 2127942 6 5 2008 Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children total:51|5:5|4:19|3:16|2:8|1:3| 51 168 92 25 4 1 false false Sun Aug 03 20:03:08 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 03 20:11:14 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Feb 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 08:44:56 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 08:51:21 -0800 2009
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Put your kids in to sports no matter what
Treat your children the same way you would if your boss was in the room with you
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Most of the tips are very practical.

A worthwhile and quick read.]]> 3 0 false false Sat Nov 29 15:32:11 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 29 15:33:12 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Thu Oct 02 08:22:14 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 08 07:29:27 -0700 2008 more...]]> 0 0 false false Fri Jun 13 22:10:12 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 13 22:14:24 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu May 14 07:32:58 -0700 2009 Sun May 24 10:18:56 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Mon Aug 18 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 04 06:25:06 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 18 19:19:15 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Oct 21 19:00:21 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 19:04:41 -0700 2008
But surprising there is some interesting food for thought in here. Just take it with a grain of salt. Worth skimming through or buying if its cheap.]]> 3 0 false false Tue Jul 29 15:17:59 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 29 15:23:59 -0700 2008
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He's a much better parent than I am.

... Which explains why he's doing the writing of books and I'm reading them, huh?]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2122505