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Wimpy Parents: From Toddler to Teen-How Not to Raise a Brat
Overworked, overextended, and guilty over the lack of time they spend with their children, parents today have a greater potential to fall into the "wimpy" parenting pattern. Parenting is the toughest job there is. Whether the children are toddlers or teenagers, parents have to get it right. Packed with advice that often produces instant results, Kenneth N. Condrell describes step-by-step techniques to help get through the toughest child-rearing challenges and explains just how to become a truly good parent with kids who will listen and behave. "Wimpy Parents" will
-- How to teach a child manners -- and make them stick
-- How to put an end to talking back
-- What to do when a toddler throws a tantrum
-- Ways to stop bedtime problems
-- Why teenagers need to reject parents, and how to let them do it (without being a wimp)
-- And seven ways to raise a moral child.
Child psychologist Dr. Ken Condrell and Linda Lee Small offer comprehensive and sound advice on putting the parent back,in control of their children with understanding, compassion, and humor.
-- How to teach a child manners -- and make them stick
-- How to put an end to talking back
-- What to do when a toddler throws a tantrum
-- Ways to stop bedtime problems
-- Why teenagers need to reject parents, and how to let them do it (without being a wimp)
-- And seven ways to raise a moral child.
Child psychologist Dr. Ken Condrell and Linda Lee Small offer comprehensive and sound advice on putting the parent back,in control of their children with understanding, compassion, and humor.
- GenresParenting
208 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1998
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August 8, 2019
Great, to the point read
This book is mostly practical. He gives good examples of how each parenting tactic (and corresponding pitfall) is used. As a teacher, this was handy for me. I hated seeing kids suffer, but now I know that for them to learn consequences you have to allow them to feel those consequences and not squirm so much about it
This book is mostly practical. He gives good examples of how each parenting tactic (and corresponding pitfall) is used. As a teacher, this was handy for me. I hated seeing kids suffer, but now I know that for them to learn consequences you have to allow them to feel those consequences and not squirm so much about it
July 21, 2025
Great practical parenting book for all ages
I’m excited to use these methods with my 2 year old. Practical advice that makes sense. Parents need to be the authority “boss” and how to practically implement this at each stage of childhood into teenage years. Authors have examples of bad behavior at school, the grocery store and how to have well socialized children.
I’m excited to use these methods with my 2 year old. Practical advice that makes sense. Parents need to be the authority “boss” and how to practically implement this at each stage of childhood into teenage years. Authors have examples of bad behavior at school, the grocery store and how to have well socialized children.
July 7, 2009
Pretty good tips and points on not to be a pushover, but more geared towards kids a little older than my monster. Definitely will be using his tips in the future though!
January 19, 2017
Great book, easy and quick to read. Contains helpful information on how to not be a "wimpy" parent. I love the author's deadpan wit and straight talking style.
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