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lmimperfect's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy picking up parenting books every so often. Fresh perspectives are a great time to reflect (determine what's working or what could be better). I read and loved "Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler," written by Jamie Glowacki and have done summary reading on the 1-2-3 method this book covers. What I like is that they both emphasize the early stages as authoritarian, setting boundaries and establishing them in healthy ways, but being sure to be firm. "Many parents complicate their job of discipline by being too nice" was one of my favorite quotes because it summarizes that parenting is a job and suggests we approach it from that perspective, especially in skill and behavior training. Being a nurturing parent and setting boundaries do not operate independently, it's why our jobs are so complex. I liked Jamie’s book better of the two (she’s straightforward and not as polished), but I think there were plenty of good points and reminders that this quick read was worth a skim if it vibes with your parenting philosophy. 3.5 stars
lsloan84's review against another edition
4.0
Good basic parenting techniques. Basically, it preaches patience and proactive rather than reactive discipline.
brookes_books's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn’t a fan of this at all. Counting and time outs isn’t what I’m looking for. I would like my preschooler to learn positive skills, lessons, and behaviors that will help her eventually become a well-rounded, happy, successful adult. This book teaches you how to get your kid to obey you or else it’s a time out.
lisarue's review against another edition
2.0
Not my style of book: a little too simplistic and inflexible in the approach suggested, no science or studies behind it. Finally, the book has useless pictures (usually a cartoon head) with captions that uselessly duplicate text that's already in the page. I can read a whole page myself just fine, thank-you-very-much.
funkydung's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give the techniques at least 4/5 stars, but the presentation leaves much to be desired. Put succinctly, this book's origin as a pamphlet is obvious. It should be rewritten from scratch or at least heavily edited. I would have organized the material much differently, possibly arranging techniques, advice, and tips according to age groups. Even so, the content is quite good.