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The Child Whisperer

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I found this to be a very simply written, lovely book. The first chapter deals with self confidence. Lack of self confidence is the # 1 reason that people can't reach their goals. As a teacher, I know first hand that in a classroom one childs inability to control themself can stand in the way of learning for the whole class. I always make a child calm down and look at me when I speak to them. So many parents speak to their children in a off-handed way and then wonder why their kids are fresh back. The way the author talks about kids thinking that just saying "I am sorry!", makes up for bad behavior is very familiar to me and I will deal with it in a different manner next time.
As the mother of a teenager the chapter on self disipline was of special intrest. The book would be a nice gift for a teenager.
As I try to define success in my own life I felt very bolstered in reading the authors words on failure as a part of growth, and the value of honesty and kindness in our daily lives. Although the chapter on community isn't patriotic in it's language, it is a simple picture of the best parts of community that we can all prctice daily. I call this type of book a "gift" book, (that is how I received it, and I am giving it as a baby shower gift) or a "pocketbook" book" or one I carry with me a take out over and over! I enjoyed it very much!

Everyone who touches the life of a child should read The Child Whisperer. Mr. Pasquinilli's philosophies is as valuable as it is basic: Put your children first, and teach them well. Becoming a positive role model in the life of a child promotes happiness and health. Children who are loved grow up to become loving adults. Their children grow to become loving adults, and thus the cycle perpetuates. Feed your children "poison" and they harden and die mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We reap what we sow. The Child Whisperer is a beacon in the mire of societal corruption. Read the book and practice the philosophies it exemplifies. Our children depend on us.

This is a simple book. No fancy language or overdefinition of ideas. You can read it and then use it right away and it works. The best part about this book is that you can read it in an hour or less. I find that I am constantly rereading parts of it as I try the techniques in the book.

I have read so many books that leave me feeling like I am stupid and a bad parent. The Child Whisperer doesn't talk down to me and I am so grateful.

This should be a study guide for all parents and school teachers. I have accomplished more in less than 24 hours than everything I have tried in the past 3 years.

The method is so simple and practical. I am getting rid of all my other child behavior modification books and using this one as my bible. Today is the first day in ages that my daughter and I have been at peace with each other and not had a screaming match. I must add that I have also learned a few lessons as well.

have you ever read a book that says the same thing over and over again not really ever making it to the point? The Child Whisperer is the exact opposite of that. This book says that breathing helps to relieve stress and helps an overactive child calm down. Then, in simple language that comes right to the point, The Child Whisperer describes how to develop a pattern of breathing that will help your child to remain calm and increase focus. Full of simple, yet effective advice for parents of any child. I pulled five things from this book that I put into use immediately with my son.
1. Eye contact
2. Body control/helping your child stand or sit still
3. Mental focus/concentration tools
4. Breathing slowly three times to relax and refocus
5. How to use exercise to create the above four things

Also, not much martial arts in this book - that's good for me because I am not close to any good martial arts classes. I think the author wrote this book to be a guide for non-martial artists.

I found this book to be most helpful with respect to understanding why my child acts the way she does. I came away from reading this book with a feeling of empowerment and wanting to apply the techniques immediately to the relationship between myself and my child. Overall a great book.

I found Mr. Pasquinilli's book gentle and quite effective for my Asperger's son and our family. Eye contact, respect, low voices--perhaps things we should all automatically know as parents, but we don't. Our lives are so busy we sometime forget to 'connect' with our children--this book will help tremendously.

Small book, simple and effective solutions to seemingly complicated issues.

BUY THIS BOOK, you won't regret it.

P.S. The tripe by one reviewer complaining that this book is not published by a big mass-market publishing house is petty. Who cares? It is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it, as do many other resources.

This book is good because it is simple and short. I read it in 45 minutes and understood it quickly. Once I started putting the techniques into use, I started to realize how profound this book really is. It is a building blocks kind of book.

The Child Whisperer is not too complicated and overstuffed with theories and vague platitudes, but boiled down to the essence of what you need to do to help your child be a better listener.

This is a great book! Guess what? You have to learn about yourself to become a better parent. Even if you don't want to work hard at being a better human being, you can use the techniques in this book to be a better parent. Pasquinilli talks about how language affects your child - he tells what to say and what not to say. I have reread this book many times and continue to find great simple ideas to try and they always seem to work.

It's refreshing to read a book and be able to put it to use right away. Mr. Pasquinilli's methods are simple and succinct, and they work. I have been following the methods described in his book over the past few months, and life in my home has improved significantly. My 7 and 9 year old boys are more focused and respectful. Reading the Child Whisperer has made me a better parent, and has enabled me to break away from the harmful patterns I grew up with. The results speak for themselves.