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Summary: Only parents with a sense of humor need apply!
Review: A tongue-in-cheek look at raising children while maintaining a sense of self, and very funny with it!
This is not a parenting `manual' as such, though there is some sensible advice here. Along the same lines of "Confessions of a Slacker Mom" but this one made me giggle in a lot more places, as did the thought of the look on Dr. Laura Schlessinger's face (whose "10 Stupid Things Parents do to Mess up their Kids" I'd read just before this and absolutely hated) should this book ever land on her lap!
This book is NOT for everyone - it most certainly is NOT for the Dr. Lauras of this world, who think having children should mean the end of self and your adult existence as you hitherto had known it.
Having a child will change your life, but maintaining a sense of humor (not to mention a sense of your own value) is a must for your sanity as well as your children's.
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Summary: Laughter as therapy
Review: As a major proponent of the "laughter as therapy" strategy for coping, I heartily endorse Christie Mellor's hilarious take on parenting. Her book gives credence to the theory that humor typically stems from the truth. I could relate all too easily. As a parent of young children, this book made me feel great for two reasons: (1) now I know I'm not the only one who feels like putting the kids to bed at 5:00 on occasion and (2) it reaffirms that, yes, it's the parents who are in charge, not the kids--something that's easy to forget these days. Now if only I could get my 6-year-old to do the vacuuming...
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Summary: Sooo Funny!!
Review: As you see from all the reviews it's fantastic and funny. I bought copies for all of my friends. You can pick it up any time for a laugh - it's perfect if you are always distracted by your little ones!!
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Summary: Ahhh, the good old days
Review: Christie Mellor provides a wonderfully funny view of life with children then and now. Seeing the reality of the now makes you yearn for the good old days of our youth. She also provides the delightful illustrations on the cover and throughout the book.
She's right on when it comes to the parents of today and hilarious in her reminicences of the child rearing of the past. A great read. Highly recommended to anyone with kids AND a sense of humor.
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Summary: The snarky parent's guide to raising kids
Review: Finally a no-nonsense book about raising children: Spare the snark, spoil the child. The author gives a hilarious discourse on such topics as school projects, manners, and bedtime. Her children will likely grow up to be self-sufficient - will yours? Read this book and they'll have a chance...or at least they'll grow up to be good bartenders.
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Summary: Not just for Parents
Review: Finally! A voice of reason cries out! What an eye opener! How did these little terror tykes get hold of the keys to the asylum? Ms. Mellor gives 21st century parents plenty of common sense advice along with hilarious, highly useful, and practical information about dealing with the little people. The book unfolds with wonderful wit, warmth, and affection. A real hoot for even the crabby old bachelor or stuffy spinster who lives across the street. A must if you know at least one kid and you really to laugh.
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Summary: Just the Kind of Advice I Was Waiting For
Review: Finally, a book about being an effective, responsible parent without losing your sense of humor along the way! If you think that today's parents let their kids run the household and the whole family's lives, and if you long for the days when children behaved in public, when parents weren't constantly excusing their kids' lack of manners, and when parents actually had their own lives, then read this book! Full of humor (some of it slightly acidic), the book does yield some practical advice and offers tips on how to parent well and not create monster children in the process. Read parts of it out loud to your spouse or friends for added fun -- I had my husband laughing his (...)off with some of the funnier parts.
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Summary: Hilarious and charming
Review: Finally, a grownup view of parenting, delivered with humor and insight. Christie Mellor delivers a subtle message of fairness and balance, envisioning an ideal household where grownups' wishes are given equal time with those of children. This means raising children not only to behave well, but to develop a working sense of justice. As comical as the book is, I think Mellor has given voice to an important set of values that deserve our attention. I hope the issues raised in The Three-Martini Playdate will be discussed in the media.From a delighted parent. p.s. As a big fan of Miss Manners (and now Miss Mellor), I was surprised to see the [comparison]. Judith Martin's humor relies on an imperturbably ladylike primness and pedantry; Mellor is far more slapstick, loopy and fun. Buy both, and see for yourself!!
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Summary: Very funny
Review: I received this as a baby gift - I now give this to freinds myself.
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Summary: Very entertaining
Review: I approached this book thinking that it was going to be totally tongue-in-cheek. And it's true, many parts are. But Mellor makes some very good points about parents needing to have a backbone and take charge of their lives, and to do it with a sense of humor! I loved this book. I read it in one day and laughed out loud several times! I plan to give it to several friends who are also new moms.
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