Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days (Hardcover)

by Dr. Kevin Leman (Author)
Key Phrases: purposive nature, permissive parent, New Kid

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A"All parents should read this book.A"Amazon.co.uk review for Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Every kid in America will hate this book! But moms will love it!

Tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with your little ankle-biters? Then you need this book. With his signature wit and wisdom, internationally recognized family expert Dr. Kevin Leman reveals why your kids do what they do and what you can do about it. He gives you simple principles that can give you results in as little as 5 days.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Revell (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800719026
• ISBN-13: 978-0800719029
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be called new kid by Thursday!, March 8, 2008

By	irish girl - See all my reviews

This book saved me. What is more embarrassing than your mother-in-law buying you a book on parenting, but I was so desperate I picked it up and read it in 2 nights. I started implementing the ideas immediately and get this....I saw an instant change in my daughter's behavior! I was in this huge battle with her everyday and didn't even see how wrong I was to try and do battle with a 3 year old, but she is so strong-willed and I dug my heels in. I was going about it all wrong. I am so incredibly grateful for this book! I started reading it on Saturday night and saw such a significant change in her behavior by Thursday!! I liked how the book gave very specific and useful techniques and how I didn't ever get mad or angry like I was before. I just needed to refine my skills. I have read Dr. Leman's book, Sheet Music, and now I can say I'm a fan. Sheet music saved my marriage, and this book saved my relationship with my daughter. I would highly recommend it!

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Kid by Friday, March 23, 2008

By	Perils of Pauine (Granite Bay CA) - See all my reviews

My best friend, a Mother of 6 year old twins & a 3 year old couldn't stop talking about how this book, HAVE A NEW KID BY FRIDAY, made her a new Mom and changed her kids behavior. I thought sure, but you don't have teenagers like me. She insisted that I could use some of the strategies and techniques too, so I picked up the book. Dr. Leman has such a firm, lighthearted way of describing his interventions even with teens. I especially liked his simple strategy of "Say it once, Turn your back, & walk away! Now I have more good times with my kids and our family has become so calm and peaceful. What a great attitude change I have seen in my 2 teens. If you want to have more positive relationships with your kids, I highly recommend this book!

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where was this book 4 years ago???, March 12, 2008

By	loves to read - See all my reviews

I battled my daughter for years over the same issues: getting her up for school on time, getting her to eat and fighting with her over bedtime. I read Dr. Leman's book in one sitting, got excited about the prospect of having a different child on my hands and was simply amazed at the turn around in my daughter Jessica. Following the simple principles of this book encouraged me that I can continue to be a good mom, feeling good about myself for not having to yell and scream like I have for years. I have a daughter who I KNOW feels better about herself because of the changes I've made as a mom. My husband travels and won't be home until Fri. and I can't wait for him to see the difference in our daughter. I felt compelled to write this and I'm telling all of my friends at my daughter's gymnastic class about the positive changes in my life.