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It's instant relief - for when your 2-year-old is on the floor of the toy store, throwing 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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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book is true to its title and literally fits in your pocket, it is filled with 400 pages of specific useful insight and advice addressing a variety of the most challenging toddler behaviours. Because it is written exclusively for four of the early years (2, 3, 4, and 5), I found the tips to be very on target and focused to my specific issues with my 3 and 5 year olds. I really liked the anecdotes explaining real life examples--They sounded so very familiar. The authors offer very down-to-earth, common sense advice that works. Highly recommended as a supportive easy reference guide for mums and dads with 2-5 yearolds.
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has given me, a dad with 3 young children, so many ideas that work on my 3,4 and 7 year old. The best thing about this easy reference guide is that you don't have to read it cover to cover--Just flip to the behavior that is challenging you in the A-Z format of the book and get a variety of short bulleted tips to try on the spot. All the hundreds of suggestions are very brief. And many of them are followed by short anecdotes in green highlighted text that are hysterically familiar that serve to further explain the technique in a very concrete way....it actually seems as if the authors had spied in my window and wrote specifically about my 3 son's misbehavior!
Just about every challenge I face with my 3,4 and 7 year is covered...whining, picky eaters, sibling fights, tantrums, lying, biting, potty training, endless interrupting, separation anxiety, not picking up the toys, hints to keep child in bed, and many others. If you are considering buying one book for trouble shooting common annoying behaviors of 2- to 6-year-olds (although many techniques work on all ages)...I highly recommend THE POCKET PARENT... I love the sense of humor throughout the book. And,I really liked all the anecdotes referring to dads and their kids because many parenting books only give examples with mums. Many thanks to the sensative mothers who purposely wrote this book for Dads as well as Mums.
Just about every challenge I face with my 3,4 and 7 year is covered...whining, picky eaters, sibling fights, tantrums, lying, biting, potty training, endless interrupting, separation anxiety, not picking up the toys, hints to keep child in bed, and many others. If you are considering buying one book for trouble shooting common annoying behaviors of 2- to 6-year-olds (although many techniques work on all ages)...I highly recommend THE POCKET PARENT... I love the sense of humor throughout the book. And,I really liked all the anecdotes referring to dads and their kids because many parenting books only give examples with mums. Many thanks to the sensative mothers who purposely wrote this book for Dads as well as Mums.
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This small book is a treasure chest filled with wonderful anecdotes and helpful advice for parents with children ages 2-5. Dozens of challenging issues are handled with compassion and humor while offering hundreds of practical suggestions. I especially enjoyed the "Take Heart" section of every chapter, which always starts with, "You're not the only parent who..." Every parent needs reassurance and helpful advice when raising toddlers, and the "Pocket Parent'' provides both in a quick-read bulleted format. Included are such topics as Anger, Bad Words, Biting, Sibling Fights, Hitting, Tantrums, Potty Training, Bedtime and Mealtime Refusals, Morning Crazies, the Gimmes, Lying, Separation Anxiety, Interrupting, Whining and many more.
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Great book
Listed alphabetically, so easy to refer to when looking for a specific issue/problem. Nice and easy read with real life examples. I liked it.
Published 19 months ago by Mrs Inga Jokubauske
Lovely wee book - a must for a parent
I bought this book abroad in other language and decided to give it as a present to all my friends with small kids. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. Mitrovic Kotuckova
the pocket parent
absolutely invaluable!! have borrowed so many books from friends and library and this is by far the best. Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by Mrs. K. A. Grace
Useful information but very american
Some very good stuff really focussing on the problem and how to manage confrontation / difficult behaviour. Clearly written. The examples given are helpful. Read more
Published on 6 May 2009 by F. Moeskops
Huge help!
I have read quite a few of these type of books and although they have all contributed to the way I am trying to raise my children this book has helped me the most. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2008 by GinMummy
Not what I expected!
I purchased this book last February following the fantastic reviews that it had been given. I wanted a book to offer advice on various situations with my toddler; this seemed to... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2008 by Mrs. K. J. Dourish
Invaluable
This is fantastic. Really easy to dip in and find advice on specific topics, and written in great style - expert advice plus ideas from parents who are going through what you are. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by S. L. Bradley
Anecdotal Manual
Whoever said that children didn't come with an instruction manual was wrong. This book proves that a lot of the issues that I experience (eg encouraging my children to... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2006 by lisagmq
Good, but not for parents of small children
This looks quite a good book, albeit a bit haphazardly laid out, with strange font and text-colour changes every paragraph. Read more
Published on 15 April 2005 by "chriphil70"
nothing special
I bought this book because of all the good reviews but i have to say i have found it disappointing. Much of the advice is just good
old common sense, most of it you have heard... Read more
old common sense, most of it you have heard... Read more
Published on 13 April 2005
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