Love & Limits: Guidance Tools for Creative Parenting [Paperback]

Elizabeth Crary (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

This concise 48-page book represents the "Cliff Notes" to child guidance. Short and to-the-point, Love & Limits is jam-packed with parenting tools. The text models how to use this information to deal with children's feelings and reduce power struggles. Love & Limits:

-talks about kids' development

-describes basic temperament traits

-offers many practical child-guidance tools

-introduces a simple problem-solving process known as STAR Parenting

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you're looking for some quick help and have little time for reading yourself, noted parenting expert Elizabeth Crary's Love & Limits might just fit the bill." -- Nanaimo Times, Jan. 1995

"Packed full of tools and ideas for solving problems with children ages 0 to 8 years." -- Kathy Solarino, Bergen County Kids Magazine

From the Publisher

How can you love your kidsâ€"and still set limits? Use Elizabeth Crary’s “STAR parenting” concept:

• Stop and focus;
• Think of ideas;
• Act effectively; and
• Review, revise and reward.

This practical guide, available in Spanish as well as English, is full of examples that show how you can use this problem-solving processâ€"every day, in every kind of parenting situation. Crary also describes typical developmental stages, so you’re sure your expectations for your kids are realistic. She clarifies the difference between normal behavior, and defiance and irresponsibility.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Parenting Pr (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884734049
• ISBN-13: 978-1884734045
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have book for parents and teachers of young children, April 4, 2000

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"amberm" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love & Limits: Guidance Tools for Creative Parenting (Hardcover)

All parents and teachers of young children should read this guide to dealing with discipline issues. There are many different examples of ways to deal with common parenting dilemmas, so there is bound to be one that fits your situation. The author gives the reader a set of tools designed to build healthy, happy, secure children. Follow her instructions and you will be happier, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy guide, October 25, 2010

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Mike Rotch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love & Limits: Guidance Tools for Creative Parenting (Paperback)

there are a bunch of ideas and tools in here to try different techniques for raising your children. Good for ages up to 5 I would think. Its very short and simple. Cuts right to the point. I recommend it for such a cheap price. I bought mine used.