Humor, Play and Laughter: Stress-Proofing Life With Your Kids [Paperback]

Joseph Michelli Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

Parenting does not have to be a stressful experience. In fact, parents who "lighten up" and laugh with their families can be more productive by using humor to ease conflict, deflect hostility, and create a feeling of well-being in the household. Readers will benefit from the author's many everyday examples of how a humorous approach can greatly improve family life.

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About the Author

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is a radio psychologist, lecturer, author and college professor. His nationally syndicated radio talk show, Wishing You Well, continues its long run on the Business News Network. Dr. Michelli believes his greatest accomplishment is his ability to learn from the laughter and humor of his two children, Andrew and Fiona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Love and Logic Press; 1 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944634494
• ISBN-13: 978-0944634493
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hello, I am an author, professional speaker and business consultant. My goal is to catch what is right in the world and playfully spark people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary. In addition to writing books like The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary, I provide free weekly podcasts at http://[e-mail]

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy and fun, October 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Humor, Play and Laughter: Stress-Proofing Life With Your Kids (Paperback)

I am a special education teacher and this book gave me and my co-workers MANY useful strategies and ideas to incorporate humor and laughter into the classroom. Dr. Michelli uses his personal experiences to present healthy, humorous ways to deal with children in our lives. This is a must read for anyone with children of their own or for those who work with children.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fun and easy way to learn to enjoy being a parent, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Humor, Play and Laughter: Stress-Proofing Life With Your Kids (Paperback)

I enjoyed reading this book and trying to put it to use in dealing with my children. I have had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michelli talk and realize that he too, uses the things that he tries to teach through his book. Finally somebody believes that you can parent with humor and fun and not strict forceful anger. I would recommend this book to every parent.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where was this book when my parents had me., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Humor, Play and Laughter: Stress-Proofing Life With Your Kids (Paperback)

A great FRIEND recomended that I read this book. Every parent should read this book Dr. Michelli has finally found a way to raise children without going to bed all stressed out. He has given me so many ideas that not only can I use with my Daughter, but also with the children at the school I work at. Now I not only know how to handle my daughter's fits when we're in public but have learned to be aware of what she needs. I've already started my calendar, and am on my way to stress free motherhood.