Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child with Confidence -- Birth to Age Five [Paperback]

Brenda Nixon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2001

Parenting Power in the Early Years is just that--the confidence resource for all who find themselves raising a newborn to kindergartner! Covering from how to be a successful parent, when to start solid foods, when to begin toilet teaching, and how to handle tantrums or biting, to knowing if a child is ready for kindergarten, speaker and author Brenda Nixon offers quick, practical guidance.

The "0-5 Child Development Guide" and "Gift-Giving Key" make Parenting Power in the Early Years a valuable handbook for parents, grandparents, childcare providers, counselors, or anyone who works with parents of young children.

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About the Author

Brenda Nixon has been married for twenty-two years, is the mother of two daughters, and is a speaker, writer, and adjunct University professor. She earned a Master's degree in Religious Education from Nazarene Theological Seminary and continues her studies in the field of early childhood development and parent education.

As a local TV personality, Brenda's parenting segment airs every Wednesday on Fox 4 News in Kansas City. She has been profiled in the Kansas City Star and quoted in Child and Woman's Day magazines. Brenda is a contributing writer to Life's Little Rule Book (Starburst) in addition to writing parenting articles and columns for more than fifteen publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Wine Press Publishing (March 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157921343X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579213435
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,505,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An insightful communicator on child development and family issues, Brenda Nixon, M.A., is a conference speaker, radio host, and author of the award-winning The Birth to Five Book.

With unique presentations on child guidance, she has spoken in more than 10 states, on radio, TV, and the internet transforming the skills of those who live/work with kids. Audiences love Brenda's practical and affirming style. Program planners rave that she, "engages, entertains, and educates" audiences.

As a gifted writer, Brenda has contributed to 30 books, including several in the New York Times best-selling CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL series, and her parenting articles are featured in print and online magazines.

Brenda offers an hour of empowerment every Tuesday, 10 am (EST), with The Parent's Plate radio show at www.toginet.com/shows/theparentsplate.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radio personality, Jonne Santoli praises Parenting Power, July 30, 2001

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jonne (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child with Confidence -- Birth to Age Five (Paperback)

I have been a parent for 10 years to three wonderful boys. There have been times that I wish I could have had more information about raising children when they were younger. "Parenting Power The Early Years"helps with these crucial ages. The best advice I could give parents is to have more trust in themselves. You get so much advice as a first time parent it makes you question yourself. I know I did, but then by child 3 I said "OK, I understand what you are saying" but then I said to myself,"The kids are fine I am the parent so leave me alone!" Brenda Nixon's book wants parents to believe in themselves! Face it, being a parent is never easy, but this book is a resource that will help give you information maybe you didn't know about. I also like the book because I am a mom,and on the radio, and I do not have alot of extra time to read complicated textbook type writing. This is an easy read that is meant to simplify parenting not make it more complex. And believe me with 3 boys, I do not need more complexity in life!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Advise Others Never Tell You, August 8, 2002

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Barbara Bouldrey (Sikeston, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child with Confidence -- Birth to Age Five (Paperback)

Brenda Nixon gives practical advice from personal experience that most parently classes fail to share. Her helpful hints and sharing form her own experience as a mom should let any first-time mom know she is normal in her feelings and reactions.
I particularly like the appendix that gives places to go for more help on partlicular subjects.
I wish I could have had her book to read when I had my first child 27 years ago.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for Any Parent of Young Children, July 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child with Confidence -- Birth to Age Five (Paperback)

Now here's a parent-friendly "must read!" Brenda Nixon's PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS is full of motivating ideas and solutions presented in a confident and buoyant way. No heavy textbook stuff in this book! Easy to read. It's perfect for a dad who wants to quickly dip into a section during a TV commercial. Then he might just feel more equipped the next time his kid trys a tantrum.

I especially liked the "Ready for Kindergarten?" section and the creative ideas for "Relief from Cabin Fever." Now I have a good book to give any new mom or dad.