Author, counselor, broadcaster and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents practical advice about disciplining children to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living, moral responsibility, and respect.
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Author, counselor, broadcaster and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents fresh and practical advice about disciplining children. Although contemporary culture has given discipline a spanking, says the author, it remains an important, God-given tool for parents to form their children’s character and to teach them the basics of living, moral responsibility, and respect.
About the Author
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a father, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and a radio host. His experience includes school districts, Head Start programs, mental health centers, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and a private practice. Dr. Guarendi has been a regular guest on national radio and television, including Oprah, Joan Rivers, Scott Ross Prime Time, 700 Club, Gordon Elliot, and CBS This Morning. He's appeared on regional radio and television shows in over 40 states and Canada. He has been the program psychologist for Cleveland's Morning Exchange, Pittsburgh 2-Day, and AM Indiana. He has written several books, including You're a Better Parent Than You Think!, now in its twenty-first printing, and Back to the Family. Dr. Guarendi and his family live in northeast Ohio.
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since I got my copy of Dr. Ray Guardeni's book, "Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime", I have mentioned it to many of my friends with children. They like what they see in my own pre-teen son. I have loaned it out to many of my friends. They are thrilled with the results they've had based on practicing the down-to-earth advice given by Dr. Gaurendi. It's practical, humorous (to help take the edge off of stressful situations), and respectful towards the all important job of parenting. God bless this man for NOT taking the road of modern psycho-babble and for actually using his own brain, spine and faith to give us REAL tools we need. This book helps me in many ways how to show my child that he is loved, and it gives me tools, based on actual situations Dr. Guardendi has delt with, which I need to deal with my own son and our own life challenges. I would recommend this to parents with children of ALL AGES!
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Kyra_Athena
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book after seeing a presentation by Dr. Guarendi at a local church in the area. I was just so impressed by his professionalism and realism. He was not trying to press textbook situations on real-life families. (I am a psychologist, by the way.) He uses common sense. Dr. Guarendi is clearly an expert on child rearing both professionally and personally. I would recommend any of his books, but this one especially. Discipline is so important and overlooked by many parents, until it is too late. I did not like the question/answer format of this book which reminded me of Dear Abby. While the information is very good and useful, it's rather awkward trying to locate particular information due to this format. Dr. Guarendi's other books are also worthwhile and some of the information is covered in them as well so looking at them may be of interest if you have a specific issue.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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After having been a teacher for many years, reading plenty of parenting books, stressing out, you name it, this came as a breath of fresh air. I was chuckling all the way through the book as Dr. Guarendi debunked one so-called "expert" after another. He uses practical wisdom as the father of ten children to show you that you can get through the maze of parenting unscathed....and your children can, too. He clearly shows that nobody is ever perfect and this will not irreparably harm anyone. The basic ingredient for all childrearing is just plain common sense....which is the way all children used to be raised.
The reviewer who claimed all Dr. Guarendi proposes is simply spanking and more spanking ought to read this book more thoroughly. When I read that review, I could hardly keep from laughing...this individual would do well to delete that review and really read the book before he publishes something so absurd and obviously erroneous. The teacher here would have to give an "F" for a poorly written report. :-)
The reviewer who claimed all Dr. Guarendi proposes is simply spanking and more spanking ought to read this book more thoroughly. When I read that review, I could hardly keep from laughing...this individual would do well to delete that review and really read the book before he publishes something so absurd and obviously erroneous. The teacher here would have to give an "F" for a poorly written report. :-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every parent should read this.
Dr. Ray is always a great read. He gives good common sense advice for parents and grandparents. I'm a big believer that children really do want to know boundaries. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Patricia A Morse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!
Dr. Ray combines humor and logic as he looks into youth and parenting and breaks down many of the problems faced today, with the major concern being discipline.
Published 2 months ago by truelyopenminded
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ease up on yourself, not your kids
I find myself going back to this book, both for encouragement and sound advice. I have a two year old and an eight month old, both mild, well-behaved children: except, well, the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by LMR1987
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Refreshing
Dr. Ray has a refreshing perspective. I like the question and answer format so I could pick it up and put it down whenever my time allowed. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Alexander Murray
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book
Am about half way through and love reading it. He tends to repeat the discipline message but that's what the books about right? It is easy to read and put into practice too.
Published on April 26, 2011 by Sammy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wisdom A La the 700 Club
If you wanted a dead-ringer for Ned Flanders on the Simpsons, I defy anyone to find a better candidate than this psychologist. Read more
Published on March 9, 2011 by Peter P. Fuchs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Have You Listened to Dr. Ray on the Radio?
If so, and if you've done so for any length of time, you may find (like we did) that this book is of little value to you. You'll already know much of what he writes! Read more
Published on May 30, 2010 by Jennifer Spinner
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic
Not only is this book filled with wisdom and great advice, but it is also very entertaining. I haven't laughed this much in a great while.
Published on September 28, 2009 by Jen H
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Laughed so hard I cried!
I have not finished this book yet and have never felt compelled to write a review. However, this book is worth the effort. Read more
Published on May 29, 2009 by genevacb
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Funny and Helpful
My friend who has three kids talked about this book over the holidays and read parts of it that she was applying to her home situation. Read more
Published on March 18, 2008 by Michele Staffen
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