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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 649.64 EAN: 9780800731052 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0800731050 Label: Revell Manufacturer: Revell Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 272 Publication Date: February 01, 2005 Publisher: Revell Studio: Revell Accessories: Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: As the title indicates, Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours is a book with a friendly, lighthearted approach. Author Kevin Leman (The New Birth Order Book) speaks directly from his experiences as a father of five and a practicing psychologist. While you won't find specific studies or statistics here, you will find straightforward, practical suggestions that often get right to the heart of troubling situations. Leman's technique, which he refers to as "reality discipline" is based on a particular passage from the Bible, and his book is liberally sprinkled with his religious beliefs. These references will make this book a particular favorite for some readers; his stance that parents' authority comes directly from God is a fundamental principle of his text, and some parents may prefer a less evangelistic approach. That said, it's hard to disagree with suggestions such as "train yourself to be a good listener" and "give your children direct eye contact." Nearly every suggestion is coupled with a real-life example of the behavior in discussion, making for an easy read, and every chapter ends with questions labeled "to review and apply" as well as a short section of concepts to put into practice. The section dealing with divorce suggests you make a list of the chapter's suggestions you find difficult and create a plan to implement them. Leman assumes that anyone reading this book can find the time to create such plans themselves, and doesn't provide his readers with any step-by-step charts. If you're not up to creating your own action plans, you may prefer a more detailed form of help than this book offers. --Jill Lightner Product Description: Raising children these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's Dr. Kevin Leman. Equipping parents with seven principles of Reality Discipline--a loving no-nonsense parenting approach that really works--this internationally known psychologist, author, and father of five shows parents how to - understand why children misbehave and what to do about it - foil finicky eaters, turn off temper tantrums, and minimize sibling rivalries - set suitable allowances, curfews, and privileges - and much more Real-life examples, questions at the end of each chapter, and a discussion guide for individual or group use make this book an engaging read for parents, teachers, and child care providers. With over a million copies in print, readers can't go wrong with this classic and continual best-seller-now in a fun, new package. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Helpful, enlightening, good readiingThis is a great book for anyone who wants to know how to get children to understand discipline. Rating: - What on earth is wrong with these kids today.......probably you will see yourself in this book and help your child become all they were meant to be. Help yourself and your kids, give it a read. Rating: - A Winner for one at Whit's End! And everybody else too!This is a must read for all parents...even the ones whose kids "mind" or don't think they need to. This book is more about being a good parent and being happy with the end result. It has made such a positive impact on my family, that I have told anyone that would listen about it. Rating: - Great Strategies from a respected author.Kevin Leman writes a good book using "reality parenting" concepts to get your children to mind. This involves allowing them to experience the consequences of their actions now while they are in our loving care. Hopefully, they can learn those life lessons and not have to suffer the consequences of the "real world" when they are adults outside of our care and love. He has some good examples of everyday problems such as eating issues and getting up for school. It is written from a Christian perspective ... Read More Rating:  - The Title Sells ItselfI purchased this book becuase i heard a Radio interview with the author and my wife was constantly asking me, "How do i know i doing the right thing, with my current parenting style?" I agreed with the thing I had heard on the radio so I thought this book could bring some comfort to my wife. She read the book and though some thing we didn't buy into wholesale, the bulk of the book, and idiology in the book is sound and seems to work as advertised. |
