It Takes a Parent to Raise a Child: 9 Principles for Families to Love and Live by
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Book Overview
Why does it take a parent to raise a child? Because it takes someone who loves a child enough to be in charge. With years of experience as a parent and a pediatrician, Dr. Griffin gives parents a game plan of nine insightful keys to help make home a place where kids can learn responsibility and values: * Take charge as a friend-not the enemy* Make home a happy place to be* Give your children something priceless-your time* Don't say much until you listen* Teach them the "rules of life"* Get help from your spouse or a friend* Take time to regroup-away from the kids* Say more when children behave well than when they don't* When children make mistakes, give miniscoldings, minipenalties, and more "It Takes a Parent to Raise a Child" is full of practical wisdom, anecdotes, and humor, emphasizing common sense and gentle solutions in the tone of a trusted friend. Being a parent means being there without hurrying. It means giving respect before you expect to receive it. It means listening. It means knowing when to be quiet. It means building confidence and trust-gently. Being a parent takes lots of work. But most of all...it takes love.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312263457
ISBN13:9780312263454
Release Date:August 2000
Publisher:Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
One of the best parenting books around
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is one of those books that I have highlighted all over the place and one of those that I will refer to time and time again. Thank you, Dr. Griffin for a very helpful book.
Gentle Common Sense
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Dr. Griffin has hit the nail on the head with this book. His practical, realistic advice gives hope that the family can be a happy, loving group of people. That the home can be a refuge from the world, not a place of contention and anger. That parents and children can develop lasting and loving relationships. Thank you for your wonderful book.
It Takes a Parent to Raise a Child
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is full of good ideas, even for parents who think they know how to handle children. What I really like about this book is that it emphasizes morals and character and how to keep our children listening to us so they will stick with the morals and character we teach them.Even though the reasons should sometimes be obvious to us adults, this book tells why children respond in the ways they do. It's an eye opener from a doctor who speaks from experience dealing with his own children and his patients.
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