Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids: Practical Ways to Create a Calm and Happy Home (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

The best parenting book I have ever seen, and sure to become a classic. -- Gail Siggelakis, Educator

This great book provides parents with great tools that will enable them to commit to a truly peaceful family and a more peaceful world. -- Anita Arnold, M.S.W., Family Therapist

Product Description

In the bestselling tradition of "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" comes the most important parenting book of the year.

Internationally respected and recognized educatior Naomi Drew brings the same revolutionary action plan she developed for the classroom to parents everywhere. Illustrated by concrete situations, hands-on examples, and testimonials from real-life mothers and fathers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575666081
• ISBN-13: 978-1575666082
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #327,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made me a better mother!, April 10, 2004

By	Stacey Bray (Highland Lakes, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

When I received my copy of the book from Amazon.com, I began applying Naomi Drew's principles to my 3 1/2 year old daughter. She had been having tantrums and talking back. After only two days of following the advice of this book, my daughter's behavior began to change. She actually started using "I messages" and stating her own feelings. My house is more peaceful and I have become more consistent and happy with my children. Excellent, excellent, excellent book for all moms who want to have a more peaceful home!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great parenting and counseling tool, April 16, 2001

By	Pat Ungaro (Sparta, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

I am an elementary counselor and have found this book to be filled with many helpful suggestions and ideas. I have recommended it to all my parents. There is a short summary at the end of each chapter for those who don't have a lot of time to read it through completely. The bibiliography at the end of each chapter has great resouces for both parent and child with web sites. It covers discipline, listening skills, conflict resolution, family meetings, anger management and much, much more. It is easy to read and has many real-life examples. It is clear, concise, useful and practical. Thank you Naomi for creating such a wonderful tool!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace is at hand!, December 20, 2000

By A Customer

If you are trying to cope with the demands of work, taking care of your home and countless other obligations and responsibilities while ensuring the healthy development and well-being of your children, the sooner you read this book, the better! Naomi Drew's book provides practical and realistic approaches to everyday challenges faced by parents in relating to their children. Real-life situations are presented. You will undoubtedly say to yourself, "I know that scenario. I've been in it and this is what I can do to handle it more effectively and peacefully next time". The book also provides a wonderful context for peaceful parenting. Ms. Drew discusses the impact of raising caring and compassionate children who have learned peaceful approaches to problem solving not only to peace in our homes, but in our communities, our country and our world. Peace is a goal we all need to embrace. This book clearly demonstrates that achieving peace in the world can truly begin at home.