Every parent has to cope with tantrums or uncooperative kids and many parents feel that no matter what they do, nothing seems to work. This book is here to help. It's been written for busy, exhausted parents who want concise and easily accessible information to help them deal with everyday challenges. In addition to clear explanations, it contains over 120 cartoons demonstrating concepts and skills. Parents can read a straightforward description of typical family dynamics and get an insight into the way children feel and think. They'll also learn practical communication skills which they can use to help their children be their best. The book also shows how to prevent everyday problems from occurring in the first place and how to diffuse difficult situations as they occur. The examples used come from real life situations; such as children not wanting to get up in the morning, or refusing to come home from the park. The skills suggested are positive, gentle yet effective, and are based on the author's professional and personal experience.
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"I liked it a lot. I've learned new tricks, even though I've attended your parenting classes. It reminded me of how important it is to involve the children in making rules." Cassandra Jardine (Vermilion). "For busy parents, this book brings clarity and simplicity to everyday situations. You will find lots of good advice in these pages... and the cartoons bring it all home to make it easy to understand." Bonnie Harris (Piatkus)."
About the Author
Miriam Chachamu is a family therapist and mother of three, who has spent the last ten years helping parents and children improve the quality of their family lives. She wrote the book as a response to the many parents continuously asking her where they could read more about her ideas and the skills she uses.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By John Palmer
Format:Paperback
I wish I'd read this book years ago!
It leads the reader though:
· The difference between what children need and what they may want.
· How to encourage and reinforce desired behaviours
· Giving your child positive attention
· Why and how to avoid an argument
· Keeping children in the loop
· Dealing with Anger, and preparing for success
· Play, sharing & siblings
· Healthy living in terms of exercise and nutrition
The book was enjoyable, and easy to read.
Yet it rang true and clearly comes from a great deal of experience.
I have three children and the examples and cartoons reminded me of the joys and also of some of the awkward moments.
For a more harmonious existence I heartily recommend this book.
John
It leads the reader though:
· The difference between what children need and what they may want.
· How to encourage and reinforce desired behaviours
· Giving your child positive attention
· Why and how to avoid an argument
· Keeping children in the loop
· Dealing with Anger, and preparing for success
· Play, sharing & siblings
· Healthy living in terms of exercise and nutrition
The book was enjoyable, and easy to read.
Yet it rang true and clearly comes from a great deal of experience.
I have three children and the examples and cartoons reminded me of the joys and also of some of the awkward moments.
For a more harmonious existence I heartily recommend this book.
John
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Medd
Format:Paperback
This is a challenging but fascination easy to read book. It is a glimpse into our world from a child's perspective. And is full of commonsense suggestions for parents, simply put and clearly explained on how to work towards achieving a happy, calm co-operative family. ("Health warning", don't aim to try all these ideas at once!) These suggestions are amusingly illustrated and backed up with personal anecdotes from parents who have found they work. I personally tried two or three of these ideas out this last week-end when looking after my two perpetually waring competitive grandsons aged 8 and 10. Every spat bar one was diffused and the result of their being asked how they would solve their own problems I can only describe as magical! After their departure my husband remarked how much better their behaviour had been this week-end! I cannot think of a better present for parents or challenging children alike this Christmas.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Louisa
Format:Paperback
This is a really great book. Its packed full of real explanations regarding why children behave as they do AND practical solutions to everday... and not so everyday difficulties that every parent experiences at one time or another. But, more importantly the recommendations in this book REALLY work AND they can start working straight away. What a relief! This is a must have book for parents, grandparents, teachers and psychologists who work with children. Dont miss it.
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