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‘a mix of Billy Connelly and Dr Spock…Steve Biddulph is a publishing phenomenon.’ THE TIMES
‘Steve’s advice is easy to follow- and more importantly, it works.’ BBC FAMILY LIFE MAGAZINE
‘Biddulph…has a built-in feel good factor. Parenting books too often make one feel inadequate, but Biddulph’s left me refreshed and optimistic.’ THE EXPRESS
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By the author of the bestselling Raising Boys
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With a young son, I'm often drawn to reading parenting books - especially when the going gets tough and I need confirmation of my actions or a fresh perspective.
Luckily, this book gave me both. Fortunately, I really liked SB's writing style right from the start, which made getting with his idea's much easier - his candid, no nonsense approach is fresh and accessible and he doesn't hide away under cliche's.
Real life examples are interspersed with cartoons and hand drawn diagrams which makes for really easy reading and what he says makes sense. My only criticism is that perhaps quite a bit of what he says is common sense (well to me anyway) but then, I suppose, sometimes we fail to see whats right under our noses until its pointed out to us.
Also, I found the chapter on working mums depressing; as a healthcare professional who works part time, I can only agree with what he says and have heard the Playground Mafia at my local Primary School referring to the kids who have been in Childcare as 'Stepford Kids' - unfortunately, I work 95% because I have to and only 5% because I want to and I found it made me feel guilt(ier) about a situation that I have little control over. I am very jealous of those mums lucky enough to care for their very young kids at home fulltime - though I realise there is no easy option, the choice would be nice!
Anyway, in a nutshell - If you hate Gina Ford's 'ideas' and love Tracey Hogg (the baby whisperer) and want to learn a little more about whats goes on inside the minds of your kids then this is the book for you!
Highly recommended.
Luckily, this book gave me both. Fortunately, I really liked SB's writing style right from the start, which made getting with his idea's much easier - his candid, no nonsense approach is fresh and accessible and he doesn't hide away under cliche's.
Real life examples are interspersed with cartoons and hand drawn diagrams which makes for really easy reading and what he says makes sense. My only criticism is that perhaps quite a bit of what he says is common sense (well to me anyway) but then, I suppose, sometimes we fail to see whats right under our noses until its pointed out to us.
Also, I found the chapter on working mums depressing; as a healthcare professional who works part time, I can only agree with what he says and have heard the Playground Mafia at my local Primary School referring to the kids who have been in Childcare as 'Stepford Kids' - unfortunately, I work 95% because I have to and only 5% because I want to and I found it made me feel guilt(ier) about a situation that I have little control over. I am very jealous of those mums lucky enough to care for their very young kids at home fulltime - though I realise there is no easy option, the choice would be nice!
Anyway, in a nutshell - If you hate Gina Ford's 'ideas' and love Tracey Hogg (the baby whisperer) and want to learn a little more about whats goes on inside the minds of your kids then this is the book for you!
Highly recommended.
69 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have 4 children - I needed help and more help. I got it from this Book. It has everything a parent needs to stay sane. It's funny,encourageing,loving and O my God! I'm like this - book. If you do read this book and are not full of encouragement after it, then you have no children.!!
He say's "Experts can be a hazard to your family's health. Luckily, this is a non-expert book! Please take it for what it is - friendly suggestions, and support for your own good sense." and that sum's it up!!
He say's "Experts can be a hazard to your family's health. Luckily, this is a non-expert book! Please take it for what it is - friendly suggestions, and support for your own good sense." and that sum's it up!!
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a combination of his two books 'The Secret of Happy Children' and 'More Secrets of Happy Children'. I have read both and they are brilliant.
I do not agree with a previous reviewer 'Mrs Selwood' who said this book was aimed at full time stay at home Mums who are not coping and who are lacking in intelligence. That is totally insulting!
The advice given in this book is for all parents regardless of whether they work or not. I am a childminder and have found his advice invaluable in childminding as well as in raising my own two children. The 'Stand and Think' method of discipline has worked successfully with all the children I have looked after.
I do not agree with a previous reviewer 'Mrs Selwood' who said this book was aimed at full time stay at home Mums who are not coping and who are lacking in intelligence. That is totally insulting!
The advice given in this book is for all parents regardless of whether they work or not. I am a childminder and have found his advice invaluable in childminding as well as in raising my own two children. The 'Stand and Think' method of discipline has worked successfully with all the children I have looked after.
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Great, sound advice
This is a really inspiring book. It is very readable and has nice little nuggets of humour throughout. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Burrow
Excellent
Excellent book- would recommend to any parent who would like to help his/her child to grow into a well balanced happy adult. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Olechka
A must read for every parent!!!!!
I don't really bother with reviews, but had to sing this books praises.... :)
While I agree with other reviewers that this book discourages mums from going back to work... Read more
While I agree with other reviewers that this book discourages mums from going back to work... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Saffamum
In my opinion
The author gives advice to all kind of parents.
Parents who simply hadn't thought about self-esteem or the need to help children to gain confidence. Read more
Parents who simply hadn't thought about self-esteem or the need to help children to gain confidence. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E
Bit of a lifesaver
I bought this book because I was really struggling with my 3 year old and the lack of sleep caused by my 1 year old. Read more
Published 11 months ago by anted07
Sensational
This book is absolutely sensational. We thought we were doing OK with our 3 year old daughter in the line of discipline, but the ideas in this book have added a whole new dimension... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sally
Excellent
Full marks - every parent should read this book and stop and think about the obvious ways we can help our children grow into more self-confident adults. Well done.
Published on 8 April 2010 by bookworm
great book for parents!
I gave up work as a medical doctor to stay at home and look after my baby boy, after I read this book. Read more
Published on 24 May 2009 by Maya Cockeram
Hard reading
I bought this book a while ago and still have not managed to finish it yet.
Its not a bad book but stating the obvious really.
Its not a bad book but stating the obvious really.
Published on 13 May 2009 by H. Randhawa
Biased against working mother
There are many good points in this book but the author is going completely wrong in his negative view of working mothers. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by Corinna
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