Common Sense Parenting

by Ray Burke, Bridget A. Barnes, Ron Herron

This audio book is an all-new recording of the latest edition of the popular Common Sense Parenting. The narrators explain and provide examples of all of the parenting techniques in the book as well as give listeners an action plan at the end of each chapter showing how to implement the information with their own children. Learn to build better relationships with your children, prevent and correct misbehavior, give consequences to change behavior, and help your children learn to control their emotions and solve problems. For parents of children ages 6 to 16.

Genres: Parenting

Audio CD

First published December 12, 1991

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I think that this book provides good advice, it is very vague about the techniques, and I found the dialogue and examples worse than useless (what child, when corrected about misbehavior, doesn't argue and complies immediately?). The examples given all seem to reflect best-case scenarios. That said, there is a solid foundation of positive parenting practices at the heart of the book, and it is a good reminder to use reinforcement, consistency, and skill-teaching in discipline.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like it says, common sense parenting advice. Not everything in here was ground breaking but overall I found it helpful and it made me reflect on our parenting state and gave me some pointers on areas to improve. We even applied a few right away when we had a situation arise that required some corrections (aka negative consequences).

[Kellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took this class and have read this book over and over. I think every parent should read this. Alot of common sense things that as a parent you don't have the time to think about.

[Hope McCormick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand. Great examples on how to apply the advice.