I just ordered the book (namely because I am very interested in everything that increases my children's resilency in life, since I have some extended family members and sometimes myself that has trouble in this area)
anyone read the book? or want to read it with me:
♥Loving Alternatives to Mainstream Parenting (L-AMP)♥ and unconditional-parents (UCP) and crunchy moms and (RIB) Raising Intact Boys and (BIN) birth is normal and everyday mindfulness and The Science spot and Vegetarian & Vegan moms (VVM)
♥Kim
I even started a book club for this book at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207413079325545/
Lisa
I'd love to read it but I'm still working on the Alfie Kohn one. Maybe I'll see what other people say about it first since my local library doesn't have it and I'd have to buy it. It sounds like something I need myself so that I don't pass on negativity to the kids in the first place! Please, everybody who reads this pass on your opinions!
♥Kim
these are the reviews that sold me:
I am just about finished with this and can't wait to put in a good word, because it is full of such fantastic advice, much of which isn't stuff that would come to a parent intuitively. I've already put some of the suggestions to use with great results. It's written in a very clear and straightforward way, easy to understand, and with great examples and scripts that help you take the step from understanding the concepts (ie help child make problem smaller and specific rather than blow it up) to practice.
Thank you Tamar Chansky!
As a child psychologist, this is the book I wish I had written. It is an absolutely essential book for parents who have children of any age. Dr. Chansky has a gift of explaining information in a way that is understandable and does not demean parents. She gives you a starting place with real strategies that work. I will be buying many copies to offer to parents. Although I have bought several hundred parenting books, this is the first time I felt compelled to write a review. No need to hesitate, just buy this book.
♥Kim
i don't know if my kids are particularly negative, I think they are average, but I think avergage is too negative, especially when so much of the population is dealing with depression or anger or anxiety of some sort (plus those issues run in the adults of my blood line, and I'm vulnerable to these things as well) so even though as kids its not too much, I still hope to give skills for adulthood.
Erin
I want to read it with you!!!! I have noticed that my oldest tends towards negative thinking at times and I believe it's something that he's following from my examples, unfortunately. And I have followed from my own mother's example. I would like to break this cycle. Ordering now the book now...
♥Kim
this is going to be exciting to have others discuss this, and learn how to empower our children.
I know that when my daughter has one of those melt downs, obviously she is struggling with negativity.
lately I have been having difficulties and hope this will help me function better as well.
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(♥Kim) on Sep. 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM