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happy_bookish_heart's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, it was easy to read and contained useful tips. My main takeaways were to acknowledge the child’s feelings, to try to make things playful, and to engage them in problem-solving. A lot of the tools were things that I already knew due to being a family therapist and having training in parent coaching, but it was good to have a refresher now that I have kids of my own. While I knew a lot of these tools, I have not been super consistent in applying them in my own household so the refresher was helpful. The examples and anecdotes were also useful in showing specific ways that I can implement these tools with my toddler. I appreciated that this was not just a theoretical model on parenting, but that it actually contained practical tools and strategies that I could immediately start trying to implement. I will say that my toddler has responded pretty well to the times I have utilized some of the suggested strategies (this has helped with things like brushing teeth, getting dressed, picking up toys, not getting to go where he wanted to when he wanted to, dealing with a new sibling who needs attention, stopping biting, and denying him candy/snacks). I definitely still feel like I’m pretty clunky in trying to implement the suggested tools, but it does seem to be helping when I do; so, hopefully it’ll feel more smooth/natural with more practice and consistency.
farahsarish's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t feel like anything in this book was particularly groundbreaking, but I really enjoyed how they applied the principles of listening to different scenarios parents struggle with. The writers spelled out effective listening and mediation strategies in a very practical way.
irenealgi's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
alreadyemily's review against another edition
5.0
A lot in common with Playful Parenting, Voice Lessons for Parents, It's Okay Not to Share, Positive Discipline, etc. But in a good way. I took it slow to try to hammer in the lessons and put them into practice before moving on.
felicia_rose's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of great information! I'll have to re-read this one in a couple of months I'm sure haha.
taryn_vanditmars's review against another edition
5.0
At this point, I have read this book once a year for the last 7 years.
The biggest lesson I have learned from my eldest child, is how much your phrasing of words can matter to certain individuals and shape their interactions in a positive or negative way. This book has helped me to be able to better respond to my child in the way that he requires, and I didn’t know how to do when I first started parenting. Every year, I have reviewed the book again to remind myself of specific tools, and pick up some new ones that may be of use in this new season of parenting.
I highly recommend this book for any caregiver of young children whose goal is strong communication and learning how to best support their child through every day challenges.
The biggest lesson I have learned from my eldest child, is how much your phrasing of words can matter to certain individuals and shape their interactions in a positive or negative way. This book has helped me to be able to better respond to my child in the way that he requires, and I didn’t know how to do when I first started parenting. Every year, I have reviewed the book again to remind myself of specific tools, and pick up some new ones that may be of use in this new season of parenting.
I highly recommend this book for any caregiver of young children whose goal is strong communication and learning how to best support their child through every day challenges.
grumpyk1tt3n's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I think there is good stuff in here, but most of it will be applicable for kiddos on the older age of this range, maybe closer to 4. I have used some tactics with success with a 2 year old, like taking breaks, being consistent, being open to their emotions, etc., but tactics like imaginative/fantasy play are above his developmental level.