Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years

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Summary: If your preschooler is running your house...GET THIS BOOK!
Review: I saw Jim Fay in person at a parenting lecture and he was fabulous! He is warm, witty, and wise--as are his books. There are so many tips to chose from and we pick what seems right for us and each of our kids at the moment. Sometimes we found what works with one child is all wrong for his sister. Parenting with "love and logic" has relieved much of the daily stress and anger in our family. We seem to communicate in ways that result in more cooperation from my kids. I am so glad Jim has now written a book exclusively for the very challenging early years. Even the best parent with a preschooler occasionally wonders, "Who's really in charge here anyway?" I feel so incompetent sometimes...I appreciate the easy access organization of this book that enables me to get some quick advice along with some welcome reassurance that I'm not the only parent who has these problems. I recently found another "little" book that has hundreds of helpful tips and noticed that Jim Fay is quoted in it. "The Pocket Parent" is not written in paragraphs, but rather short bullets of friendly practical information organized into an A-Z format. It's so great to be able to quickly look up a troublesome behavior such as: biting, bedtime and mealtime refusals, lying, whining, tantrums, and "I hate you's," -- immediately finding some sensible ideas to try. The philosophies of both these books are very similar. Both books offer alternatives to yelling, bribing, threatening, critizing, and nagging that aren't working anyway! If you have a pre-schooler (2, 3, 4, or 5 years old) that is testing your sanity, I highly recommend "Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood" and "The Pocket Parent." Both books are helpful, humorous and worth keeping handy for when you need some quick advice or just some empathy on one of those really bad days when you think you are about to lose your mind!

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Summary: THE BOOK For Practical, Balanced Early Childhood Discipline
Review: I teach Becoming a Love and Logic Parent classes. As a veteran elementary school teacher who is now in the field of counseling psychology, as well as the parent of a spirited two year old, I find the Love and Logic philosophy the most sound, practical parenting advice I've come across. This book in particular is superb. It is fun reading that can change your life as a parent. What I like about it best is the way that it is organized so that it is easy to flip through and get memorable and concise, ready for your fridge on an index card, main ideas. It is also a wonderful reference. This is THE book on discipline to have if you want a warm, loving relationship with your child that sets him/her on the path to responsibility and success, and at the same time makes your life a bit easier right away. I've purchased several copies for friends and family!

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Summary: A total waste if you have the original first book in series
Review: I was very disappointed after reading this book and felt obligated to write a negative review since there are alreay so many other great reviews out here. I first read the borrowed book "Parenting with love and logic, teaching children responsibilities" by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, which was first published in 1990 and now is in 10th edition. I loved that book, therefore I searched in Amazon.com, wanting to buy one for myself. I then came across this one. Since I have two kids under the age of 2, I thought this book might be more suitable on offering techniques specific for younger children, so I ordered one.
After finishing the entire book, I felt I wasted my money. It failed my expectation totally. Why?
1. This book offers nothing new, with much less content compared to its 'parent' book, the one I mentioned by Jim and Foster.
2. It's poorly designed and laid out in content. If you select any three pages from the entire book and read them, you will find the content of each page exactly talks about the same thing. Basically, you will find the author repeating the same words again and again, not necessarily for the purpose of emphasizing. It's simply very boring and repetitive. I would say that the intention of such repetition was for increasing its word count, but that would be too mean.
3. Don't be fooled, Jim Fay is NOT the first author, his son Charles is.
4. This is another typical money making driven scheme to profit off the successful original -- After making a great one, having a bunch of not so good, or even [bad] ones following in the same series.
5. If you still want to choose from "Love and Logic" series, get the original one I mentioned earlier. That's all you need ,and I personally don't think you need to buy any other one in this series.

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Summary: A must have for helicopters and drill sergeants!!
Review: I'm a counselor--and have worked with several children and teens on an individual therapy basis as well as in family therapy. I'm also a parent of an almost 4yr old. My take: this book is a must have for parents parenting young children. I agree with the negative review that states that this book is about repeating itself and that it does parrot some of the same ideas as the original---(which if you're already a love and logic parent can be overkill); however, if you're a helicopter or drill sergeant--then repetition is exactly what you need to get it internalized.
The book is full of examples--which are valuable in showing how the techniques can be impletemented in real life with real children. The original is a great resource--however--the specialized books(teens, early childhood, etc) target some age specific issues and demonstrate how to utilize the love and logic approach in ways that are developmentally appropriate.

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Summary: a wonderful parenting tool!
Review: This book addresses many parenting challenges & does so w/humor. The advice is practical & offers loving ways to discipline, teach, etc.! I'd recommend it to every parent!

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Summary: The best book ever written on parenting!
Review: This book transformed the way I dealt with my son's former outbursts! It teaches simple yet priceless techniques for handling the toddler years and beyond. I was amazed at the difference it has made. I noticed results with my son in less than two days! I was so excited about the way it works, I am reading it all over again and recommend it to everyone I know who has children! You can always learn more about child rearing! And this book proves it!

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Summary: Indispensable! BUY THIS BOOK!
Review: This has been the most valuable and useful book we've read - and we've read many, many parenting books thus far. Very compassionate approach to teaching and discipline for the young child. I totally disagree with the reviewer who said that this book is not for those seeking an attached relationship - Jim Fay specifically addresses the attached relationship a child needs to feel trust and confidence in the world. I have to wonder if we were reading the same book! And as for the reviewer who feels that this book offers nothing new from the original "Parenting With Love & Logic", I couldn't disagree more. I read the original a couple of times and was always left wanting for specific discussion and examples to address the young child...and I got it with this book! Worth every penny - apply these techniques accurately and consistently and you will be a much happier and more effective parent!

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Summary: Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
Review: We have a 6 year old and a 4 year old with very different personalities, and of the 50 -60 books we've read, this book has helped us the most. We wish we had read this 6 years ago....... This will make your life a lot easier.......

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Summary: For All Teachers Too
Review: When I was teaching school, the first book was good but this one is right on the money. Birth to six years is the most crucial part of setting a good foundation for parenting. My pre-kindergarten kids needed more than I could offer. They were running the classroom by pure manipulation. After buying this copy, things made more sense. More than ever before early childhood rules and guidelines need to be instilled in homes and classrooms. Two other books which has not only helped me but the other friends who are still teaching are: Raising Resilient Children by Brooks and Goldstein, and a family book with creative and down to earth tips from many parents, Mommy-CEO by Jodie Lynn. Each one of these authors including the Fay family, have earned their right to the title of MASTERMINDS in early childhood help.