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ISBN-10: 0-7611-2182-X
ISBN-13: 9780761121824
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
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Year: October 2001
Edition: 1
Size: 10.16 x 20.32 x 2.54cm
Number of pages: 379
Weight: 295gr
Binding: Paperback
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It's instant relief for when your 2-year-old is on the floor of the toy store, pitching a fit. Or when brother and sister discover that they can't stand each other. Or when your son can't say no to video games.
THE POCKET PARENT is, literally, a pocket-size book of tried-and-true advice, common sense, parental wisdom, and sanity. Written by two professionals who've reared six children between them and made a career out of helping others with parenting issues, this handy book will be a lifesaver for every parent of a 2-to-5-year-old. It begins with an overall view of the Pocket Parent approach to discipline. Based on unconditional love but firm limits, and aimed at keeping the child's dignity and self-esteem intact, here are strategies that include »I« statements, modeling, family meetings, and »one word« requests. Once the ground rules are set, the guide moves to an A-to-Z compendium of common problems. Just look it up-Anger, Bad Words, Biting, Chores, Doctor Visits, Fears at Night, Lying, Separation Anxiety-and find the »Sanity Savers« list of suggestions, easy-to-follow bullets, anecdotes, and more.
For the bag, glove compartment, backpack, or shelf in the kitchen, it's there for you whenever you need it.
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As other reviewers have said, this is a quick reference to many questions you might have about your toddler's behaviors & »quick« ways to help diffuse frustrating situations. I haven't finished the book because I started to read Dr. Karp's »The Happiest Toddler on the Block«. I read reviews on both books before purchasing and decided to give them both a chance. Although Dr. Karp suggests that our toddlers are »little cavepeople«, his way of discipline through very few words does work. Once you bring yourself down to your child's level of language – they listen to you. I'm glad I purchased this book even though I'm finding the »Happiest Toddler« book to be more helpful – this one is good for my husband to flip open to a section (which are only a few pages) to give a quick read.
If you are a parent-book junkie like me, this book doesn't really have anything new or different from many of the others. The usual themes of positive reinforcement, parental consistency, staying calm, letting your child feel understood but not get away with naughtiness are all covered. The format is fun, though, and lends itself to a quick parent look-up for when you are feeling crazed.
This is a fine book for a quick reference and/or a spouse or caregiver who does not have time or interest to read a lot on a particular subject.
This is the answer for parents who do not have the time to read huge books on crisis control when it comes to energy draining toddlers climbing the walls of parental tolerance! The book covers the classic problems of toddlerhood and provides simple solutions. The index leads you to a right on message that can be read in just a couple of minutes. And for those who have more time to spend, there is a list of books for further read on each subject. We have other books that are more in depth but tend to just collect dust in our household. Finding time for books is hard when pressed for time, but this one we use A LOT and would even take with us on travel. A highly recommended book in deed!
I am a Preschool/Kindergarten teacher. I place this book on a shelf with other Parent Resource books located at the entrance to my classroom. These books can then be signed out by the parents. I cannot tell you how many parents have praised this book! I saw a difference in my classroom immediately upon implementing some of the strategies myself. It is a quick, easy, and very funny read so the information sticks. Another book, Teaching with Love & Logic by Jim Fay & David Funk is a more in-depth, educator-based book that echoes the same principles. The portability and quick-reference layout makes this book a must-have for parents- as well as teachers- of young children. Love it, love it, love it!
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