The Pocket Parent by Gail Reichlin, Caroline Winkler
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Book Reviews of The Pocket Parent
Book Review: A must-have guide to evolve the best in your children
Summary: 5 Stars
Would you like your child(ren) to grow up to be empathetic to the feelings of others, well-behaved, and able to develop and enjoy their best given talents?
Of course! We all want to be proud of our children.
This unique, sensitive and humorous roadmap to our desire as parents to feel that we have done right for our children, is indispensable to that end.
We are the product of our beliefs.
Those beliefs are laid down in the very early years of our being. Between the age of 0 to 9 we parents are entrusted to construct the foundation upon which our children believe in themselves and learn to perceive the environment around them.
The authors, Gail and Caroline, have provided us with valuable tools parents can use to help a child develop the richest of their potentials, in an environment of support, confidence and trust. Their compassion and love for wanting to evolve beautiful and caring humans, and thus a better world for all of us, is remarkably expressed in "The Pocket Parent".
As a health professional, I truly believe in this book. As a new grandparent, I feel so scrumptiously lucky to have this available to me and my family. My young granddaughter's experiences will be filled with more joy, wonder and fulfillment, as she grows up rich in solid values and healthy, mindful beliefs.
May this labor of loving understanding of the authors also contribute to your children's destiny to their better, more successful, healthier and more confident world.
Book Review: EVER WISHED YOUR CHILD CAME WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS?
Summary: 5 Stars
I have twin 2-year-olds and a new baby. Needless to say, I find my patience, parenting skills and sanity being tested daily! Sibling rivalry (including occasional hitting and biting), anger towards the new baby, not listening, whining, separation anxiety, bad words, tantrums in public...what's a mother (or father) to do when you've simply had it? "The Pocket Parent" has become a part of the essential "stuff" that I carry around with me. Because of it's size and A-Z arrangement of topics, I can look up some ideas to try on the spot. The humor and empathy throughout the book help comfort me in the thought that I am not alone and that I am a good mother in the midst of a very important and sometimes very challenging job. I have noticed that since I have been using this book that I often try to take a few moments to think before I speak. I am proud of that, because I find my communication with my children to be more respectful as well as more effective in gaining their cooperation. "The Pocket Parent" lifts my spirits-especially on one of those days when everything that can go wrong,does. I also appreciate the fact that there are many "Daddy" anecdotes included in the book. My husband and I found it very helpful to read suggestions together, followed by discussion for a few minutes before we go to sleep when we have a specific problem. I highly recommend "The Pocket Parent" for every parent that has questions about their preschooler.Book Review: A Very Helpdul Guide For Parents of 2-5 year olds
Summary: 5 Stars
I have finally found the book I have been looking for! It is perfectly sized to consult at a moment's notice; all you have to do is quickly look it up...40 worrisome issues are addressed such as ANGER, BEDTIME, BAD WORDS, PICKING UP THE TOYS, TALKING ABOUT DEATH, SIBLING FIGHTS, THE "GIMMES", LYING, MEALTIME, MORNING "CRAZIES", POTTY TRAINING, SEPARATION ANXIETY, TANTRUMS, WHINING, and more. It is written in a supportive manner-- the way friends talk to each other...with compassion, humor and excellent practical advice. The format is geared to busy parents-- hundreds of quick bits of wit and wisdom to help a parent restore his or her sanity! The authors call the bullets of tips..."Sanity Savers". I love the short anecdotes that illustrate the skills, often demonstrating the exact words to try in order to communicate more effectively with a preschooler. I found myself laughing out loud as I recognized myself and my children in the many examples of daily battles. I love the "Take heart" section in each chapter that reassures parents that they are not the only ones who sometimes regret what they have said or done. We all need to hear that sort of thing over and over again. Many of the sensible suggestions have been working for us.
I highly recommend this unique book; it is the only quick-read A-Z book for parents of pre-schoolers that I have found on the market.
Book Review: Pocket Parent Helps a Grandma
Summary: 5 Stars
Pocket Parent offers a wide variety of specific tips to try in different situations in order to get more cooperation from my 4-year-old granddaughter. I also have used some of the communication strategies on Grandpa and even he seems to cooperate more--the first time I ask! I realize that when I am short of time and patience, it's easy to resort to the things that don't often work like yelling, nagging, threatening and criticizing. This quick read reference book clearly gives hundreds of wise alternatives with great "word for word" examples to follow. Although some of the tips take practice, many suggestions have already worked for me. I also appreciate the humor...we all need to know we are not the only ones that ocassionally feel we are just about at our wits' end! Raising children today is definitely not easy, but it's the most wonderful job in the world...especially the second time around with the grandchildren!
The Pocket Parent is a fun, easy to use, "grandparent-friendly" guide that I highly recommend to my generation as well.
Also recommended: BETWEEN PARENT AND CHILD, by Haim Ginott..."the guru" of my generation...which is the philosophy The Pocket Parent is based on. I noticed that Alice Ginott recently helped revise her late husband's highly respected parenting classic.
Book Review: An A-Z Guide For Parents of 2-5 year olds
Summary: 5 Stars
I have finally found the book I have been looking for! It is perfectly sized to consult at a moment's notice; all you have to do is look it up...40 worrisome issues are addressed such as ANGER, BEDTIME, BAD WORDS, CHORES, DEATH, FEARS AT NIGHT, THE "GIMMES", LYING, MEALTIME, MORNING "CRAZIES", POTTY TRAINING, SEPARATION ANXIETY, TANTRUMS, WHINING, and more. It is written the way friends talk to each other...with compassion, humor and excellent practical advice. The format is geared to busy parents-- hundreds of quick bits of wit and wisdom to help a parent restore his or her sanity! The authors call the bullets of tips..."Sanity Savers". I love the short anecdotes that illustrate the skills, often demonstrating the exact words to try in order to communicate more effectively with a preschooler. I found myself laughing out loud as I recognized myself and my children in the many examples of daily battles. I love the "Take heart" section in each chapter that reassures parents that they are not the only ones who sometimes regret what they have said or done. We all need to hear that sort of thing over and over again. Many of the sensible suggestions have been working for us. I highly recommend this book; it is the only quick-read A-Z book for parents of pre-schoolers that I have found on the market.