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Summary: Whoa, It Actually Works!
Review: My son is 23 months old and definitely in the Terrible Two's stage. I felt helpless, lost and had no control of the situation whenever my son would snap into his "I want it my way" mode, sprawling on the floor. I truly had no idea how to calm my boy down. It was very frustrating. I can be very snap-y at times, but I did not want to be that way with my son. After all, he is just a toddler.I happened to read a snippet about Dr. Karp's book in The New York Times' Science Times section. When I read about his concept that toddlers are basically Neanderthals, I thought he was definitely onto something (I always referred to my son as Bam-Bam from The Flintstones!). With my interest piqued enough, I ordered the book from Amazon. After a couple of days, I tried Dr. Karp's Prehistoric Parenting method. I was shocked when after a couple of times repeating "You want mommy. You REAALLLY WANT MOMMY!!", my son stopped his tantrum; looked at me; and simply said, "Sorry!" It was like a revelation. I love that you don't need to read every chapter in its entirety. When stuff about kids older than 3 years old came up, I went straight to the next chapter, since my son is almost 2. My only criticism is that a lot of ideas are repeated over to a fault. But I could live with that. Dr. Karp is just trying to reiterate his messages. Overall, I give this a 5 star rating for the sheer fact that the Dr. Karp's method of Prehistoric Parenting and speaking Toddler-ese really does work! Do yourself a favor and buy this book. You won't be sorry. In fact, you'll be relieved!
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Summary: Educating the kids of evolutionists
Review: Teaching the theory of evolution to children, in spite of the total absence of factual evidence thereof is bad enough. However, applying a groundless evolutionary psychology to the rearing of children is total nonsense.
If one was to judge Dr. Karp by his own standards one would have to conclude that Dr. Harvey Karp himself got lost in some past evolutionary level, not being able to discern that there is not a factual basis for his whole approach, besides naturalistic evolutionistic speculation. Something surely seems to have gone terribly wrong with his own evolutionary process. But we will refrain to apply Dr. Karp's assumptions to his own thought, because those assumptions are simply wrong. Karps problem has to do not with his own evolution, but with the evolution of his ideas.
However, gullible evolutionists will surely like to raise their kids thinking that they are going through some ape-like-cave-man fases. Good luck to them.
By contrast, a criationist approach should start from the assumption that human beings were created as such by a personal and loving God, in His image, and should thus be treated in a personal, loving and respectful way from the moment of their conception.
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Summary: IT REALLY WORKS!
Review: Thank you Dr. Harvey Karp! This book has really given me some much needed direction and insight I needed to understand and connect with my Toddler. It is fun, easy to read and has made life so much easier. So long to the terrible twos!
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Summary: Brilliant Answers that Work
Review: The Happiest Toddler on the Block will help parents help their children become just that. I was amazed at the results when I brought my methods of communication to my child's perspective and understanding. It is imperative to relate to your child in the manner in which they can understand, with patience, and respect for each stage of their evolutionary growth. This is yet another book that has had an immeasurable impact on my life. A Must Read.
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Summary: Ridiculous
Review: This is the least useful parenting book I have ever read. I am amazed to see so many positive reviews. I would recommend that you go to a bookstore and actually read a chapter before purchasing it. Indeed, it encourages parents to behave as the toddlers they are trying to parent. Don't waste your money on this one.
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Summary: Dr. Karp does it again!!
Review: Unlike his "The Happiest Baby on the Block" book, there is no "short cut" page to turn to in this book - because dealing with toddlers is not the same as turning on a calming reflex in an infant...
So this is a book you actually have to read all the way through. Dr. Karp saved our sanity and kept our daughter from "colic" with his first book - and this one came out JUST in time for us to start learning how to deal with her toddler behavior. At one and a half - we don't have the screaming tantrums or battles all of my mommy-friends keep complaining about. My daughter and I "communicate" thanks to Dr. K's wonderful book...
Definitely worth the read!!!
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