Practical Parenting for the 21st Century: The Manual You Wish Had Come with Your Child [Paperback]

Julie A. Ross (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Excalibur Publishing (NY) (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962722669
• ISBN-13: 978-0962722660
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #870,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how to not say NO, May 21, 2000

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This review is from: Practical Parenting for the 21st Century: The Manual You Wish Had Come with Your Child (Paperback)

Excellent book to learn how to communicate with your child without resorting to the standard "NO". If you are really trying to teach our child something but the only words that come to mind are "NO" and "Don't", this book is a must.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only read one parenting book, read this one!, September 8, 2000

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This review is from: Practical Parenting for the 21st Century: The Manual You Wish Had Come with Your Child (Paperback)

I first read this book long before becoming pregnant, and again now that I am the mother of an almost two year old. I thought it was the best parenting book around both times. The basic premises of respect for our children and consistency in our actions are very sound principles of postitive parenting. The book is easy to read, filled with practical examples and much appreciated honesty from the author about her own successes and failures in parenting. I am buying a copy this year for all my friends who struggle, as we all do, to be the best parents we can be.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for parenting toddlers!, March 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Parenting for the 21st Century: The Manual You Wish Had Come with Your Child (Paperback)

I found this book to be exceptional - its an easy read, and provides strategies for disciplining children in a way that lets them feel as if have some degree of control. I like that it emphasizes respecting your child, and eliminates the need to yell, rely on time outs, etc. I've been practicing a few of the techniques (and it does take practice!) and have already seen a positive response.