Predictive Parenting: What to Say When You Talk to Your Kids [Paperback]

Shad Helmstetter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1990

Complete with actual scripts for dealing with real-life situations, FPredictive Parenting will show parents how to motivate and protect their children from forces beyond their control, to convey self-esteem, and to provide vital and positive influences on their children's lives.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The essence of this book is simply that parents should give positive messages to children to program them for self-esteem and thereby success. Though not without merit, the concept is hardly revolutionary, and it is delivered in a style that is both repetitive and vague: "To be a leader, you have first to be a follower. How anxious your child will be to follow you will depend on how effective a leader you are. If you are a good leader, you will develop good followers." Helmstetter's solution to the problem of parents' giving negative criticism? Simply stop doing it. Not very helpful advice for those seeking to improve their skills. There seems to be an acceptable workshop lurking in this material, but the printed message is preachy, without substance and focus. Not recommended.
- Nancy M. Laskowski, Free Lib. of Philadelphia
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (February 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671679708
• ISBN-13: 978-0671679705
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., (www.shadhelmstetter.com) is best-selling author of "What To Say When You Talk to Your Self," "Who Are You Really and What Do You Want," and 10 other life-changing books. His books are published in many languages in more than 64 countries worldwide.

Dr. Helmstetter is one of the most respected behavioral researchers of our time and has appeared on more than 1200 radio and television programs, including repeat appearances on Oprah Winfrey, ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN News.

He also speaks to as many as 250,000 people a year in personal speaking engagements throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book on parenting I've ever read, June 19, 2007

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Callem Like Isee'em "Callem Like Isee'em" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Predictive Parenting: What to Say When You Talk to Your Kids (Paperback)

This book should be required reading for anyone who wants to be a parent. The premise is that your kids will inevitably grow up to have the traits you tell them they already have. Your words have a great effect on your children. They believe what you say. Whether you tell your child he is smart, shy, lazy, a trouble maker, good at problem solving or anything else, you greatly increase the chance that your prediction comes true. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars "the secret" for Parenting, December 28, 2011

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Mari (San Diego CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Predictive Parenting: What to Say When You Talk to You Kids (Hardcover)

Predictive Parenting by Shad Helmstetter is practical and to the point. Predictive Parenting by Shad Helmstetter helped me to role model for my children how to be critical thinkers and effective decision makers. I gave Predictive Parenting by Shad Helmstetter to my now adult children and nieces who are or will be parents soon themselves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 7, 2011

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This review is from: Predictive Parenting: What to Say When You Talk to You Kids (Hardcover)

I have given away many copies of this book to family and friends. It is a great tool! Shad Helmstetters work should be taught in schools!