The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting
by Christie Mellor
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
all parents
I very much enjoyed this cheeky little book. Told in a tongue-and-cheek style, infused with some real advice, it's a humorous reminder that we all need to have a life outside our kids who will one day (sooner than we might hope or expect) have lives of their own. Remember when we used to entertain ourselves and the immense imaginations we cultivated as a result? I often fear I'm overly entertaining my only-child in hopes of providing him with plenty of enriching opportunities. The author reminds...more
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Read in September, 2007
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Anyone!!!
This book is a fun, high-spirited, tongue-in-cheek guide to modern parenting, with a focus on trying to parent and have a good time ... at the same time.
Parents were indeed here first, and the author would like to go back to a time when kids had manners, did not need to be constantly entertained (because they had imaginations! Imagine that), and were taught to stay out of the adults hair, or else.
I loved this book, and felt it was a much-needed departure from the typical parenting B.S. ...more
Parents were indeed here first, and the author would like to go back to a time when kids had manners, did not need to be constantly entertained (because they had imaginations! Imagine that), and were taught to stay out of the adults hair, or else.
I loved this book, and felt it was a much-needed departure from the typical parenting B.S. ...more
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Read in April, 2007
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Parents
No, I haven't started drinking martinis. (Although there are days...) This is a satirical take on a classic fifties-era parenting manual. Even though she's clearly joking (right?) when she lists ways kids can make themselves useful, such as making a perfect martini or polishing the silver, the author's larger point is that parents shouldn't abandon all adult privileges and let their child rule the world. A sentiment I agree with, although parts of her advice ("simply tell your child to stop...more
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Read in December, 2006
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new parents
Playfully harkening back to the days when children were to be seen, not heard (but not really), this book carves out a space for new parents who hope to continue some semblance of adult frolicking even as most of our spousal conversations devolve into rants about diapers and laundry. So, tuck the little ones into bed early--they need the sleep and you need the time to raise a toast to getting through another glorious day. Thanks to Lisa P for the recommendation.
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Read in October, 2007
There need to be more parenting books like this! One of my favorite chapter titles is "Bedtime: Is Five-Thirty Too Early?" Although this book is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, I think a lot of parents need to take its advice to heart. Sometimes parents need to stand up to their children - like the author says, parents were here first! I can't wait until my son is old enough to mix my husband and me a martini (only kidding...or am I?)
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Read in January, 2008
Not useful in the least, but pretty funny. A nice response to all of the kum-by-ya parenting books that seem to think discipline is a four letter word. Chapters include "Screaming: Is It Necessary", "Saying No to Your Child: It's a Kick!" and "Bedtime: Is Five-Thirty Too Early?". Any book that tells you to teach your child how to mix a gin and tonic so you can have help hosting social functions has my vote.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
everyone!
This is a very refreshing book!! I definitely recommend this one to anyone who needs a tongue-in-cheek account of parenting! It definitely tells moms (and dads) to take back their lives ...
I am Busymom under Amazon ~~ and there's a review already up there for this book. I just love this book and would recommend it to everyone who needs a dose of humor in their day!
I am Busymom under Amazon ~~ and there's a review already up there for this book. I just love this book and would recommend it to everyone who needs a dose of humor in their day!
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Absolutely hysterical. While most of the book is obviously tongue-in-cheek, there are important messages and definitely made me feel better about being a regular 'ol mom (as opposed to the SuperMom we all aspire to be). Chapters include "Screaming: Is It Necessary", "Saying No to Your Child: It's a Kick!" and "Bedtime: Is Five-Thirty Too Early?"
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Read in June, 2008
My rating lacks a fifth star only because I wish this fantastic little guide for parents who don’t wish to forfeit their identities to win the I Drive My Kids to the Most Places in One Day Award would’ve gone on longer. I hope that once Christine Mellor’s kids are teens she’ll pen a third book on that often horrifying stage.
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Oh Robin, thank you! I haven't even read this book yet and I can already tell I'm going to love it (especially with the overwhelming imbalance I have been feeling lately). I'm going to go try to find this book right now. :) FOUND IT TODAY at Elliott Bay Book Company (they didn't even have to look it up). Cannot wait!!!
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
other hassled moms
Expected this book to be very funny and was disappointed until I reached the middle, when the book redeemed itself. The sections on the three-martini playdate and pets were hilarious. Good support book for those of us trying to wean ourselves from this nueurotic parenting culture.
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Read in February, 2008
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Angela
This was a fun little book. Quite entertaining - and even more important to a new mom - double spaced. You can feel like you still have a bit of a brain about you by reading the book in the night. (Ignore the fact that it's basically marshmallow fluff. Stand proud!)
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Read in May, 2008
There's a little too much drinking for my taste, but hey, I knew what to expect from the title. Many of the parenting tips are hilarious. My favorite so far: In order to make sure your cooking is appreciated, invite a southern bachelor over for dinner regularly.
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Read in November, 2007
i got this for a shower gift (thanks, lisa!) from a fellow parenter. this book is truly hilarious. it got me through some hard times, which some people call labor & delivery but i all the "Will somebody open a window so I can jump out?" period.
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This was hysterical, but I would try to get it used or from the library. The book wasn't as long as I thought it would be for the price. I really enjoyed the chapter entitled "Little-League, Ballet, and Karate: your child's 80 hour work week".
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Read in December, 2007
Somewhat toungue-in-cheek, but funny and true. I don't think I'll be teaching my son to mix up martinis anytime soon (also seeing as I don't drink them) but the points about children should act like children and respect adults are on target.
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Read in November, 2007
Fun tongue in cheek take on parenting. Refreshing "you were here first" point of view complete with an easy martini recipe for the kiddies. Infused with some great down to earth advice, I would recommend it for all parents.
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Read in March, 2008
The author gives some tips for not going overboard with parenting. She maintains that these will keep kids from becoming entitled brats and parents from losing all their friends and social skills. Short, amusing, and useful.
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Read in January, 2007
This was good for some laughs. Refreshing and tongue in cheek. And, I think it's a swell idea to weed out parents of playdates according to their response to martini's being served. Bombay Sapphire for me, please.
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Read in May, 2007
The parenting world needs more voices like Christie Mellor's. Pithy, sage and refreshingly sane in these days of helicopter parenting, Mellor puts child-rearing into clear-headed, hilarious perspective.
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