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Apply the strategies found in this book in your parenting and you will learn to better understand your children and exercise more patience and kind...
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Jan 28, 2010
Oldika
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I haven't taken the time to update my reading list lately, but this is a book that I have to recommend... and not just to parents. I found the ideas in this book to be applicable to all relationships. Each chapter is short and can be read in a manner of minutes, but gives a lot to think about. I've read so many parenting books. Some have been helpful. Some of them make sense but don't work for me. Some are ridiculous. I just read one that suggested I get down on my hands and knees and talk baby
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Jan 26, 2010
Emily
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My mom gave me this book for Christmas (with the assurance that she wasn't trying to "fix" me but that she liked the articles that she'd read by the author and thought I'd like the book)
And I did like the book, a lot! The title is pretty self-explanatory for what it's about. When he says "more than 50 strategies" he means 55. And they are all good. One thing that bugs me about not just his book, but lots of these type of books is that they up the number of str More...
And I did like the book, a lot! The title is pretty self-explanatory for what it's about. When he says "more than 50 strategies" he means 55. And they are all good. One thing that bugs me about not just his book, but lots of these type of books is that they up the number of str More...
Jul 13, 2008
Amy
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I really enjoyed this author. You can tell he has struggled and he gives great examples and quotes. A great read too, not something you have to trudge through, but that you can enjoy.
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Dec 01, 2010
Catlin
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This was my second time reading this book, and it really made a difference in my life. It was exactly what I needed right now.
"It is not the parent who seems to do it all perfectly who will be exalted. It is the one who recognizes his own failing and calls upon Father with all the energy of his heart.... If we are to excel at parenting, we must have divine help." (pg. 206)
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"It is not the parent who seems to do it all perfectly who will be exalted. It is the one who recognizes his own failing and calls upon Father with all the energy of his heart.... If we are to excel at parenting, we must have divine help." (pg. 206)
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Apr 05, 2009
Lori
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I really liked this book. I feel that this book is for all parents - not just those who struggle with losing their temper. (Although, at times, we all do). It offers great insight and suggestions for dealing with and interacting with children. And provides a reminder of how special and precious they are. I will definitely read it again!
Jan 16, 2011
Jordan
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Many of the methods are kind of a "duh" (but I suppose this kind of book needs to be written to all levels, and just because I knew about the methods doesn't mean I was employing them!), and many of them are very opaquely named, but I did find a lot in this book that I'll be trying to incorporate into my parenting.
Oct 12, 2009
Desiree
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The low rating is more for the fact that I really loathe most self-help books. I either don't feel engaged enough to have it do me any good or it feels sort of obvious. I also can't stand it when there are self-study questions. It feels heavy-handed to me. I want to be a more soft-spoken parent, but this wasn't working for me. Basically all the strategies require you to step back and breathe in a moment of stress, which is exactly what I need to do, but I knew that already. So I guess I sh
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Jul 13, 2009
I need this book for some summer coping mechanisms! :) It is giving me great ideas. Anger is such a destructive force, and is much of the time unwarranted--at least in every day situations. I appreciate tools to deal with anger in a positive way.
May 11, 2009
Stefanie
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This is a great book! It gives a ton of realistic approaches to dealing with your frustration and anger with your kids. I think it also leads to a greater understanding of anger and how to deal with it.
Aug 31, 2009
Traci
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FABULOUS book that puts anger in its place and helps give practical ideas of how to handle situations. NOT JUST FOR PARENTING -- apply the principles to anger in marriage or workplace too.
Mar 25, 2009
Erin
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This is a great resource to use in your parenting and other relationships. There is also another version geared toward non-LDS parents.
Jun 08, 2009
Heather
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I thought this book had a lot of helpful ideas. My favorite thought was that as parents we are not to judge and punish our children but rather to "nurture and admonish" them. I liked how he encouraged parents to look at their children with an eternal perspective, and to remember who they are and what their potential is. I also found liked his suggestions about being positive and making sure that we tell our children with our actions and our words that we love them and not to let our ac
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Feb 03, 2009
Becca
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I loved this book. It was great to read and had lots of information. A good book to continually reference and review.
May 12, 2009
Great insight into my responsibilities as a mother and what I can do in response to tantrums and defiance.
Jan 03, 2011
Paul
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So, big shocker....I tend to yell more tham I want to. One morning after a particularly bad night with the kids I fopund this book at the book fair at work. It is really good. It has helped me to catch myself when needed.
Apr 22, 2010
Gina
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Loved the intro! There was good insight & something to take from each strategy as well. Quick read, it may not be all new information but it is a good reminder to focus on how you respond & to keep things in perspective on what matters most...your relationships.
Oct 02, 2009
Stephenie
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The introduction to the book was wonderful. Every good parent needs to read the introduction. As I started reading the actual book I found myself thinking I disagree with the basis of the book. We should not anger, but consequences should follow actions. I have seen a few people parent the way this book recommends and the results they are getting aren't the results I want. I think this book is at one end of the spectrum and we need to be in the middle.
Oct 31, 2008
Keri
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My daughter has entered her tempestuous twos and my patience started wearing thin. This book at first seemed full of obvious strategies for dealing with challenging situations, but as I read on, I discovered that reading these seemingly obvious strategies was a great reminder of how I can better deal with the everyday trials of parenthood. I don't love the format of the book, but I can honestly say that I use some of the 50 strategies daily!
Jul 12, 2009
Martha
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Not so good for how to change your child's behavior, but excellent for how you can change your reaction.
Apr 03, 2010
Madelyn
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This book has some great ideas but it ended up just making me feel like a bad mother. If I could "turn away wrath" all the time with 5 kids I would be able to work magic.
Jun 07, 2008
Geneva
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I enjoyed this book. While I really liked some of his ideas, other of the ideas seemed a little repetitive, but written in a sincere way. Very encouraging to parents; helps you want to keep trying and helps you to look upon your children with greater compassion--good at giving the child's perspective.
Oct 23, 2008
Misty
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This book is meant to be a workbook however, I checked it out from the library so I didn't use it that way. He offers very good ideas and quotes a lot of scriptures and General Authorites. I felt it was uplifting and gave me new inspiration to be a better parent and wife and person.
Mar 07, 2011
This is such a great resource and I will be re-reading this a lot. There are so many good ideas on how to be a good parent, and most of them are easy if you just pat a little bit of attention. I would reccommend this book to any and all parents.
Oct 11, 2011
Colleen
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I found myself not liking my current parenting style so picked up this book my mom gave me years ago. I have really enjoyed reading it. Some of the suggestions are repetitive but overall it was wonderful.
Feb 04, 2008
Patty
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I totally need to read this book a little every day! It was very helpful in getting another perspective on how to make good choices in parenting. Now if I can just impliment it!!
Oct 19, 2008
Tiffani
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Love this book! I recommend it to all parents. It works great for Family Home Evening lessons. I formed a moms club last year and used this book for our meetings.
Jul 14, 2008
Rachael
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Excellent parenting book - easy to read, gospel centered teaching and examples. I renewed it again and again through the library here and highly recommend it.
May 01, 2010
Amber
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I love this book! It really makes me think about things through my children's perspectives. I like to read one idea a night to refresh my thoughts on parenting.
