Cheap Psychological Tricks for Parents: 62 Sure-Fire Secrets and Solutions for Successful Parenting

by Perry W. Buffington, Jen Singh (Illustrator)

Sometimes parents need more resources than love, consistency, and patience to successfully navigate kids through childhood and keep themselves sane at the same time. After all, how do you motivate kids to pick up after themselves and to eat their vegetables without nagging? Psychologist and best-selling author Perry Buffington shows parents how to outsmart their kids and keep a measure of control in the household using tricks and techniques based on current research in the field of behavioral psychology. Using the professional wisdom and effective shortcuts in the book, parents can learn how -- quickly and effectively toilet train little boys -- manage children's nightmares -- improve a child's self control, memory, and coordination -- help your child improve academic performance and quell school-related anxieties Written in down-to-earth language, here is an arsenal of practical methods parents can use to improve their kids' socialization, motivate them to behave better, and encourage them to reach their potential.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Psychology

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty similar to his other books, although sometimes you get the feeling that he is just looking to fill some space with a few of his tips. Still amusing, however, and probably of more interest to the non-psychologist. My favorite tip was probably the "nine-foot rule" where he suggests putting a visible receptacle (clothes, trash, etc.) within 9 feet of a child in the room in order to ensure compliance of putting things where they belong. Apparently this is the same rule amusement parks use to ensure the same kind of compliance for both kids and adults.

[NoneStar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting handbook to improve parents quality of life. Simplistic for the parent that needs only know what's necessary once they have children, but can also be helpful for those not with children as well.

[Anna Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good reminders of important parenting tips and hacks. These were common sense tips to me, but good reminders nonetheless. I liked the writing style, format, and the clever play on words in “cheap physiological tricks.”

[Hazal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aşırı dandik kitap. Tavsiye etmiyorum. Başka kitaplardaki önerileri birleştirmiş karma birşey yaratmış bildiklerimizi tekrar söylüyor. Daha faydalı kaynak bulunabilir.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had this book not been a gift, I might not have read it since I was turned off by the title. I'm not exactly looking for cheap ways to trick my offspring! But, the psychology major in me couldn't pass it up. I found I agreed with the majority of the suggestions given by the author. My plan is to keep this book handy and re-read it every year or so to refresh my memory.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

What neat advice!! clever, simple and effective.

[Chana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Light-weight reading but most of it is good advice.