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Out of the Mouths of Babes: Parenting from a Child's Perspective

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Parenting is not a one way street. Children play perhaps the biggest part. "Out of the Mouths of Babes: Parenting from a Child's Perspective" is a different sort of parenting manual encouraging parents to parent reactively to their child's needs, as every child has a different personality and temperament. "Out of the Mouth of Babes" is of interest to parents who want to think outside the box for the future of their children.

My own children are grown, but curiosity to read the work of a fellow Mom's Choice Award honoree prompted me to read this book.

When my daughter was a teenager, she was convinced that I, like all parents, must have read some official parenting manual. Of course, as parents we wish there was such a thing. Out of the Mouths of Babes helps us recognize there is indeed an official guide to parenting: that's the children themselves. Using personal accounts, the author illustrates ways to utilize the child's unique personality to parent appropriately. Mistakes as well as successes are shared with specific examples of children's behavior, often paired with situations faced by adults. In this fashion, readers learn to understand their child's perspective, while directing them along the journey toward maturity- with love and respect.

Now that my daughter has children of her own, this book can be her guide to raise each according to their own needs.

Out of the Mouths of Babes is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom s Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book has been honored by this distinguished award.

Refreshingly candid, real and honest.
Resplendent with humour, anectdotes and simple reflections from a child's world
Rich in thought and compassion. A brilliant read. A fabulous tool for parents and grandparents of all ages.
Thank-you for sharing, Dyan.