When You're About to Go Off the Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You [Paperback]

Kelly Nault (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Read this book in two sittings! I loved the 'Mom Time-Out' strategy. Can’t wait to take one - priceless!" -- Meredith Deasley, Aurora, Ontario, "Ultimate Mom" to Taylor 4 & Paige 1

"Refreshing! Mothers will soar as they receive skills that decrease stress and maximize her joy - no matter what her situation!" -- Dr. Jane Nelsen, Author of Positivie Discipline Series, South Jordan, Utah

"Wow! It works like 'magic'! Since reading this book, my two boys haven't been fighting nearly as much." -- Caille Howe, New South Wales Australia, "Ultimate Mom" of Jacob 7 & Christopher 14

About the Author

Kelly E. Nault, MA, loves kids! That’s why her mission is to inspire moms (and yes, sometimes dads too!) to start taking care of themselves! As a family counselor, Kelly speaks directly from the parenting trenches. Having counseled hundreds of moms, she inspires moms to get out, and stay out of the "parenting deep end". Here’s the irony of what Kelly has found: moms who take care of themselves first, make the best mothers! And thus, she has found her purpose in encouraging other moms do the very same.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Stepping Stones for Life; First Edition edition (June 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0973493801
• ISBN-13: 978-0973493801
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For any modern mother who juggles it all, October 26, 2004

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E. M. Cronan (Hudson, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When You're About to Go Off the Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You (Paperback)

I have really enjoyed this book as we await our fifth child. Our days are sometimes long and arduous, but we all love each other. There are times when we forget to respect each other and ourselves. This book stresses the importance of balance and caring for oneself so that we can care for others, too, and it gives great ideas on how to do that!

I find the book therapeutic and comforting!
Mia Cronan
http://MainStreetMom.com

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not So Helpful, July 30, 2007

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Cynthia A. Olavarria "Cynthia-Oh" (Fremont, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When You're About to Go Off the Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You (Paperback)

I was really disappointed in this book, but I should not have been. I read all of the reviews and decided to purchase anyway. It seems that the the 5-star ratings are given by credentialed professionals (are they colleges or friends helping another?), while the mothers who truly need strategies to implement at home are not finding this book helpful, and giving the lower-star rating. I fall in the latter category. As the mother of three under the age of 5, I get angry with my children and I truly want to learn how to break this cycle of anger in my family. More "me" time isn't the only answer.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Parenting Book, November 17, 2004

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Gary D. McKay, Ph.D "Author, STEP programs an... (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When You're About to Go Off the Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You (Paperback)

This book goes beyond what most parenting books cover: how to consciously design your life, how to effectively deal with money, and how you can best nurture yourself in order to give even more to your kids. In addition, the book gives you concrete, effective parenting skills.

Using the tools in Kelly Nault's book can help you crate a more purposeful life, eliminate the hassles that are dragging you down, and gain the skills you need to successfuly deal with conflict.

Ever so often someone comes along with a solution than can take our society to higher plateaus -- Kelly is one of these exceptional people.