Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting: The Revolutionary Programme That Transforms Family Life

by Noel Janis-Norton

Simple strategies for a happier home and more cooperative kids. For children aged 3-13. Finally, a revolutionary programme that gives you simple steps to take the daily battles out of parenting. These strategies resolve one of parents' biggest frustrations: getting your children to listen and do what you ask, the first time you ask. When children are at their best, it is easy to get along with them and enjoy them. However, when they are defiant, argumentative or disrespectful, it is easy to get wound up, to argue back, threaten, nag or shout. If this sounds like the situation in your home too much of the time, then Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting is for you. When you use these strategies, not only will your children become more cooperative, but also more confident, self-reliant and considerate. Learning new skills like Preparing for Success, Descriptive Praise and the Never Ask Twice method can transform your relationship with your child in a short space of time and help bring the joy back into family life. Full of examples and real stories from parents, this book gives you clear step-by-step guidance to achieve Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting. These strategies work!

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook, Teaching, Psychology, Childrens

449 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Gordon Gravley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 5-step process for easing the stresses of parenting is amazing! As I write this, my wife and I are only halfway through the book, but it's working like you wouldn't believe. In fact, from the moment we started to apply the techniques outlined we saw our 3-year old begin to listen and cooperate with us without conflict, arguing, or whining. It's not always perfect, of course, (he is only 3, after all) but the difference this book has made in our household is invaluable. It's a work-in-progress, for the three of us; I know we'll be using these lessons for many years to come.

[Sherain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have listened to the audiobook of this book twice and have now read the print version. If I could constantly mainline the content of this book, I would. Each time I go through the content I implement more and more of it into my parenting and it works. It is kind, firm and supportive. I was once told by a friend to find one parenting book and use only that one, ignore all other books. I’ve kissed a few ‘parenting book’ frogs. This is the ‘one parenting book’ for me.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a novice at this whole parenting gig, so reading positive tools to help figure out how to help my two-year old is right up my alley. Will be interesting to see if it works but seems like there’s some long term tips here!

[Trâm · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars // Insightful, made me reconsider again how intensive parenting is. I have been using some of the techniques on my little brother and the kids at work, which has helped me to feel more appreciative and calmer. I do have to say that the writing was very American at times, overly emphasising the main points and relying heavily on anecdotes. Because of that, the reading experience was somewhat dry and drawn out, but I don't doubt that I will keep using the techniques Noel hammered on.

[Matt Mair · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most important books I have read that has changed my approach to parenting. Like “Mindset” but for toddlers

[Briana · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best parenting books I have read yet. Its focus is on positive discipline, but with 5 specific and concrete strategies (and lots of examples for how to implement them) that really work. I recommend it to all the parents I know.

[Trevor]

This is the strangest DNF case I’ve had.

On one hand, implementing what I learned from the first section of the book (Descriptive Praise) definitely worked.

Once the urgency of getting the extreme rebellion of my 3 year old wore off, however, I could no longer force myself through more pages of this book. From what I did read of it, this book is a classic case of a blog-post-expanded-into-book because you can’t make a living off a blog post. Repetitive writing. Constantly reselling you on the ideas contained within (I already bought it!). And the inclusion of “anecdotes” or “testimonials” that are hard to believe are authentic due to being written in the exact same voice as the rest of the narrative.

So it works, because I no longer feel like my relationship with my child is out of control. But on the other hand, I would have gladly paid more for a 5 page summary of what’s being said because the reading I did do was an absolute slog.

[Kirie-Lea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly I picked this up because I've reached my tether with my children, I hoped this would provide an insight to better parenting techniques.
But DNF @ 20% - The positive praise, I really did try in day-to-day life and it just didn't work for me. I don't know if it's different with children with ADHD but my son just wouldn't not vibe with the technique. It made him act up more, and my previous techniques worked better, sadly.
I didn't enjoy reading other parent's comments, more because "Every child is different", and there were far too many of them in my opinion.
It might work for someone else, just not for me.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a fantastic book! Janis-Norton clearly lays out seven main techniques for parents to encourage cooperation in children, and then the second half of book looks at common challenging situations parents face (meals, sibling fights, bedtime, etc.) and shows you specifically how to apply the techniques. It will be good to test these out someday!

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[April Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first parenting book that actually makes sense and is easy to implement. When I follow the strategies, parenting truly becomes calmer, easier, and happier. I come back to the principles taught in this book time and time again.

[Puput · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best, most practical parenting book I've ever read that solves the problem right away instead of talking about deeper, philosophical issues. Want to read again so I can practice all the strategies more consistently.

[Pinar G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bazı önemli duygusal taktikleri kullanarak çocukların inat ve zıtlaşmalarının önüne geçme yollarını anlatıyor

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gives you all those why didn't I think of that mments, but one of the best parenting books to use as a manual for your day to day fried egg parent brain. ;)

[Myreadingstory · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5*

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best parenting books I've read! Practical and easy to implement techniques.

[Erica Miske · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought it had practical parenting advice. Most I already do but I definitely learned some new things. I wish the testimonials were left out, not needed

[Yevgen Antymyrov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although it felt like the author was repeating herself a thousand times, this book contains many useful tips for us parents. I wish there were a PDF that I could print out and use as checklists.

[Evgenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Как и всегда в книгах о взаимоотношениях с детьми и подростками, единственная работающая техника, которую могут предложить авторы - активное слушание. Слушайте, что на самом деле хочет сказать ребёнок, относитесь к нему, как ко взрослому человеку, устанавливайте границы. Это написано в любой подобной книге, и в этой тоже. Здесь, правда, много примеров фраз, которые можно взять на вооружение, и в конце каждой главы выводы для закрепления.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish every parent was required to listen to this before having kids! I disagreed with 2 points (hitting rule and screen time), but other than that I thought the practices are great and give parents confidence and preparation for when difficult situations arise. I will be coming back to reference this again I'm sure.

[Raimundas Banevičius · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book has some nice ideas, and I am happy I have read it, but...
Book is bloated! Filled with self confirmation and advertizement, bunch of cheesy anegdote stories. It clearly does not respect your time and more then half of it written to satesfy word count, to justefy sale price.

I would pay the same for trimed summury of the book... maybe even more.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful tips for improving children's behaviour starting from age 3. I will refer back to it if I need to. Found it hard going to read all of it, but it is probably better for dipping in and out of. I do not agree with all of the 'rules' as some of them seem too harsh or inflexible for an attachment parenting style.

[Carmelynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource providing solid, logical, parenting strategies. A must read for any parent(s) wanting to improve the behavior of their children. Strategies are effective for 3 - 12 year-old children.

[Gina Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed - makes sense :)

[Antony · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will not change your life overnight. With some perseverance it might though. Sensible and practical advice, learning the techniques takes time. Most importantly, it seems to be working.

[Louise Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure about the "easier" bit yet.

[Catarina Lusk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I said read but really I frequently dip into it for the sound sensible advice. I would recommend this book to any and every parent, it makes you stop and think.

[Ilva Banka-Okorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read book for all parents.

[Philip Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have got kids read this book. The government ought to issue it to parents on a child's 3rd birthday.

[Shaikha Al-Riyami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Advisable as an audible book. Useful ideas for parenting skills. Well structured and easy . Recommended to all mothers.