No Directions on the Package: A Practical Guide for Parents [Paperback]

Barbara K. Polland (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (September 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890879761
• ISBN-13: 978-0890879764
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,487,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Shocked at what this "professional" suggests, July 8, 2011

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This review is from: No Directions on the Package: A Practical Guide for Parents (Paperback)

I was shocked when my son told me his mother (my ex-wife) would lock him out of her room and keep the other children with her. I asked her about this thinking it couldn't be true, but she told me that the author of this "book" says it's a good idea so that the parent doesn't lose control of their temper and do something the parent later regrets! How about the parent gets some therapy if they can't control their emotions? She's not a bad therapist but I would NOT take her advice regarding children! Additionally this therapist had no moral issues with omitting specific records about my son to his therapist because she disagreed with two other therapists regarding my son's condition. I forwarded the information regardless and it helped tremendously, needless to say the my son's therapist was shocked at her actions and found the information to be very helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Polland is a genius!!, March 16, 2003

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This review is from: No Directions on the Package: A Practical Guide for Parents (Paperback)

All of Dr. Polland's books are insightful and are a necessary addition to any parent's library.