Everything you need to know about discipline to raise a happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved child-from America's foremost baby and childcare experts Disciplining children means equipping them with the tools to succeed in life. In this unique guide, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, the pediatrics specialists whose books on birth, babies, and parenting have become widely praised bestsellers, explain what you can do to shape your child's behavior so that good conduct comes naturally. With a focus not just on managing behavior problems but also on preventing them, the Searses offer clear, practical advice on a broad range of disciplinary issues, including: * mother's role vs. father's role * developing the connection with your baby that will make discipline easier in years to come * saying no * taming temper tantrums * self-esteem as the foundation of good behavior * helping a child to express feelings * the constructive use of anger * good nutrition for good behavior * sleep and nighttime discipline * sibling rivalry * spanking and alternatives to spanking * how to eliminate bothersome behaviors such as whining and talking back * how to respond when your child lies, cheats, or steals * discipline after divorce and in the single-parent household Drawing on nearly thirty years of the Searses' experience as childcare professionals and as the parents of eight children, The Discipline Book will make you confident in your ability to correct undesirable behavior, to promote good behavior, and to instill the values that will help your child become morally literate.
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162 of 169 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a treasure trove of information! The authors write clearly, with a warmth and credibility I've seldom seen matched in other parenting tomes. It isn't just academic training that uniquely qualifies William & Martha Sears to write on the subject of parenting, although they're pretty impressive (he's a Harvard-trained pediatrician who's been in practice for over 20 years and is a faculty member at the USC School of Medicine and she's a R.N., certified childbirth instructor and lactation consultant). They're also the parents of eight children. These guys have been right there in the trenches! They've had 8 opportunities to ascertain what works and what doesn't and they've done a wonderful job of putting it all together in their book. There has never been a discipline challenge I've either personally encountered or heard about that hasn't been addressed. It's an incredibly thorough reference. In the beginning, the emphasis is on helping the child forge a secure attachment to his parents through attachment parenting. The authors explain how a secure parent-child bond is the basis for later discipline, giving many illustrative examples from their own experience. The most outstanding aspect of this book is the Searses' ability to provide a window into your child's mind as he hurtles from one developmental stage to another. It's so helpful to be able to stay one step ahead of your child! Understanding how your child thinks makes you become much more patient and competent. And once you understand, the book gives you a huge number of suggestions on how to correct all kinds of undesirable behavior ranging from tantrums in every conceivable scenario to bad language and more. There are even tips on facilitating tooth brushing and face washing! When I was done reading this book, I realized how much my range of disciplinary options had expanded. Being a mom has definitely become more enjoyable for me. Whatever your parenting style, this book is a definite must-have. The Baby Book by the ! same authors is another fantastic reference to have on hand.
260 of 277 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm relatively new to the Mom Game, and I've been very happy with suggestions from Dr. Sears. The Baby Book has saved me on more than one occasion. So when my sweet little boy got to the stage where I felt like I was saying NO every 5 seconds, I thought The Discipline Book would be an ideal resource. In many ways, it is the resource I hoped it would be. Dr Sears covers different types of discipline styles and seems relatively objective in reviewing what's good and bad about each. It was nice to see the pros and cons, which reinforced the idea that you need to pick and choose what works best for you and your child. I really like books that stress trusting your intuition. The thing that I found a little unrealistic is how Dr Sears seems to think that as long as you're close to your child and follow the Attachment Parenting philosophy, your child will be a perfect angel who will obey because they want to please you. I think this truly underestimates the role of personality and disposition. Even children who are securely Attached are still going to have stubborn and independent streaks. Or worse. And while I love Dr Sears and think this book is a good starting point, I don't think this is as complete a guide to Discipline as it could be.
110 of 117 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent resource for those who want to discipline their children but don't want spanking to be their sole resort. As someone who loves her parents but doesn't like the way they disciplined her, I found the information given to be very helpful. In the introduction, the authors say that the expert on your child is you, and if any of their ideas seem too permissive or too harsh, to go with your instincts. This reflects the "reader-as-capable" tone that prevails throughout the entire book and which makes it a must-read.
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I ordered this book for my son and daughter-in-law who are parents of a 4-1/2 year old and an 8 month old. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Evangelina A.
Love Dr. Sears - Love others for discipline more though
I have been a fan of the Dr. Sears parenting library and have most of the volumes. This one follows right along but I recommmend Dr. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Domashinski
Love it.
I got this book when my daughter was entering her second year and the small tantrums had started. After reading this, I feel very confident in our parenting. Read more
Published 7 months ago by hcjfctc
Good insight on young toddlers!
Reading this helped me understand what my 1-2 year old can process and how to approach discipline with her. The way Sears put this in perspective really opened my eyes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by 0512Fisher
Not only won't help, will HARM!
This book teaches you how to raise completely dependent children who have no control over themselves and know how to manipulate their parents!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by B. Porter
Great Service
My order was shipped and received very quickly and the book was in great condition. Would definitely buy from this seller again.
Published 20 months ago by Mel
good
they said that it came to them good shap the mail man bent it thou but, thats the mails falt
Published 21 months ago by mozzerella
Not worth the Read
This book was a disappointment. There are no practical tips for disciplining your child -- it is more about why you should be using the Attachment Parenting method of child rearing... Read more
Published 22 months ago by epcrum
the discipline book for me and my child
This is exactly the book that I need. The information's just match with my need as a new parent. I like the way the information is shared just like a parent tells another parent... Read more
Published 22 months ago by imelela
very helpful book
this book was recommended by my son's preschool teachers.
it is extremely helpful and easy to follow - as with all parenting books you take what works for you and your family. Read more
it is extremely helpful and easy to follow - as with all parenting books you take what works for you and your family. Read more
Published on February 14, 2010 by K. White
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HOW DO PARENTS get children to do the things they want them to do - and to want to do those things? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Nancy, Taming Temper Tantrums, Little League, Discipline Talk, Says Martha, Peter Pan, While Two New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
HOW DO PARENTS get children to do the things they want them to do - and to want to do those things? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Nancy, Taming Temper Tantrums, Little League, Discipline Talk, Says Martha, Peter Pan, While Two New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (Daybreak Books) by Phillip Keller on page 150
- Kid Wrangling: Real Guide to Caring for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids by Kaz Cooke on page 374, and page 453
- Midlife Motherhood: A Woman-to-Woman Guide to Pregnancy and Parenting by Jann Blackstone-Ford on page 138
- Baby Massage For Dummies by Joanne Bagshaw on page 156
- 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know: Getting Back to Basics and Raising Happy Kids by Michele Borba Ed.D. on page 90
- The Mother of All Toddler Books by Ann Douglas in Back Matter
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