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Summary: The Child Whisperer
Review: I found this to be a very simply written, lovely book. The first chapter deals with self confidence. Lack of self confidence is the # 1 reason that people can't reach their goals. As a teacher, I know first hand that in a classroom one childs inability to control themself can stand in the way of learning for the whole class. I always make a child calm down and look at me when I speak to them. So many parents speak to their children in a off-handed way and then wonder why their kids are fresh back. The way the author talks about kids thinking that just saying "I am sorry!", makes up for bad behavior is very familiar to me and I will deal with it in a different manner next time.
As the mother of a teenager the chapter on self disipline was of special intrest. The book would be a nice gift for a teenager.
As I try to define success in my own life I felt very bolstered in reading the authors words on failure as a part of growth, and the value of honesty and kindness in our daily lives. Although the chapter on community isn't patriotic in it's language, it is a simple picture of the best parts of community that we can all prctice daily. I call this type of book a "gift" book, (that is how I received it, and I am giving it as a baby shower gift) or a "pocketbook" book" or one I carry with me a take out over and over! I enjoyed it very much!
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Summary: Excellent book, quick read, practical suggestions
Review: I have to disagree with some of the other readers who have suggested that this book is more of a pamphlet. Yes, it is a quick read, but I think that is a merit, not a flaw, in this case. Pasquinilli is concise, unpretentious, and gives practical suggestions in helping your child succeed. I have used some of his methods to help my impulsive six-year old to focus and to truly listen to what I am saying to him.
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Summary: Good Book
Review: I liked this book and have mentioned it in other reviews. I found it simple and helpful as a parent. Other books I recommend that remind of this book:
"How to Talk So Kids Can Listen and Listen So Kids Can Talk" and "Family First."
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Summary: Good Book!
Review: I liked this book because I did not have to read it for hours and hours and read the same thing over and over again. To some, this book's greatest failure is it's simplicity. To me, the power of The Child Whisperer is in its simplicity. Matt Pasquinilli is not a Psychologist or MD. He is not a professor or pontificator. He seems to be just a simple thinker who is in the middle of working with a lot of kids. He seems to have found a lot of success by using his techniques or his method. I have used some of his techniques, and I have found it to be profoundly simple and powerfully effective. Give this book a try. If you don't like it, you might be looking for the wrong thing. Do you want someone else to fix your kids? Are you too lazy or arrogant to try to improve your relationship with your kids? Are you emotionally out of control? If so, you will hate this book. Only buy it if you are looking for a solution that requires your effort and committment. P.S. This is a great gift for teachers. I give them out every Holiday Season to the teachers of my three kids.
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Summary: Very Helpful
Review: I liked this book because it was short and easy to read. It had lots of helpful hints for parenting.
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Summary: Loved It
Review: I loved this book. I am a parenting book addict and I have to admit that when I got this book in the mail I was a little disapointed by the size of it. It really is not that thick. What the book lacks in volume however, it makes up for in substance.
The power of a book like this is the straightforward manner of its message and the departure from what you expect to get in a parenting book. The Child Whisperer lays out in simple language how to get better results with your kids. This book "clicked" with me and since reading it, I have shared it with a few friends who have loved it too.
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Summary: Great For Me!
Review: I loved this book. I found it easy to read and never condescending. Many other books that I have read do tend to talk down to you and The Child Whisperer talks to you like you are the parent, so you already know most of what's best.
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Summary: Not for everyone
Review: I was disappointed in this book. The build up was so big, that I probably couldn't help but be. My biggest disagreement was in the chapter on "respect". It was all about how to "make" your child respect you and said *nothing* about respecting your child. If you except your children to respect you, you must respect their worth and dignity. I found his methods in this chapter to be possibly acceptable with very young kids, but I pity the parent who tries them on adolescents. As with most books on parenting, this should be taken with a salt shaker and a good understanding of your own children and yourself.
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Summary: Fitness and Discipline
Review: If your child is in good physical condition, he or she will be able to pay attention longer and control their behavior better. If you are in good physical condition, you will be more patient with your child and will be less likely to lose your temper. To have a more rewarding relationship with your child, develop good habits in your eating and exercise. For a while now I have been hearing that Americans are getting fatter than ever, and that children are leading that trend. The culprits are not hard to find; too much time watching television or playing on the computer, highly processed and nutrient poor foods, and a highly sedentary lifestyle. You probably already know of many of the diseases and health risks related to being "out of shape", I would like to suggest that a lot of a child's inappropriate behavior can be positively changed by introducing exercise and a good diet into their lifestyle. At the same time, if you begin to eat better and exercise regularly, you might find that you react differently and more calmly to your child's behavior. Your more patient and controlled demeanor will improve your parent/child relationship and give you more confidence and contentment. Most elementary schools in the Miami Valley give children only one short class of physical education a week. One class per week is not enough for the child to improve their physical condition or even learn the value of exercise. Add together the five or six hours a child sits in the classroom, the time they sit and do their homework, watch television or sit in front of the computer or video game, and you start to see that the child is sedentary most of the time. The human body is designed to move. This movement cleanses the body of toxins that can cause disease and discomfort and burns extra sugar and fat that can cause hyperactivity and mood disorders. Parents often spend eight or more hours working in either mostly sedentary jobs or jobs that might be active but repetitive. The human body can adjust to a repetitive motion and the value of the physical action is diminished as an exercise. Statistics show that American adults spend hours watching television every night. The pattern of insufficient activity that we see in children is often mirrored by their parents. Add to this inactivity all the McDonalds, Pepsis, Lunchables, and Fruit RollUps, and the problem becomes unavoidable. I know that you know this already, and that you are as concerned as I am about it. I believe that most of us have not started to address the problem because it seems to be so huge and out of our control. I would like to suggest that you take small and easily manageable steps to confront this situation. To do otherwise would likely lead to failure and frustration. Begin by writing a letter to your child's school encouraging them to add at least one more PE class each week. Educators need and often want to hear from parents and will value your input. When you get home from work, go for a short walk with your child. Your child will enjoy the time together and will see that you value exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Take your child to the park and play with them. You can walk or jog with your child, chase them around, or even race with them. It does not have to be a lot, just a little will be enough. Spend some time planning your weekly meals before you go grocery shopping and then read labels for fat, sugar, and sodium content. If you have prepared healthy meals before the start of a busy week, you will be less likely to eat fast food for lunch or go to the drive through for breakfast. Eat good foods and exercise daily. You don't have to be a health hello food nut or a gym rat, just a little more active and a little more conscious of your diet. If you spend some time exercising with your child, they will get more of your attention and you will get more of their respect.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Improves communication between children and adults. This is an awesome book. Full of advice and moral teaching. Good gift for Christian parents looking for help raising active children.
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