Positive Discipline (Revised)

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Summary: A loving, sensible approach to training children.
Review: This is the best book on childhood training I have ever read. Nelson's sensible, loving approach can be adapted easily at any stage of the game. Parents are taught to keep discipline reasonable, rational, related to the "crime" and respectful. Imposing discipline until self-discipline is learned creates a teamwork of mutual respect even when circumstances require correction. Her approach is balanced, loving and will be accepted by both religious and secular readers. I have two copies: one to loan and one to keep for reference and reminders. Every parent should have this knowledge. A great baby shower gift.

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Summary: Need to increase the average stars for this one.
Review: Trying to be a working parent in todays high speed society makes raising thoughtful, responsible and caring children difficult. Having to filter out all the commercial quick fix ideas that our children are exposed to through television and friends keeps us second guessing our ability to make the right decision about what is right for our children. As a mother and a pediatrician, I have relied heavily on Jane Nelson's books in finding ways to raise children in a way that doesn't demean or inhibit the relationship between children and their parents. Breaking the battle of wills with a high spirited child, ones that I could never win, has only enhanced my relationship with my daughter now approaching her teen years. We talk, she doesn't hide things from me, she knows I might disapprove of her doings but knows I won't rant and scream (implying I don't love her). Keeping the lines of communication open is our best defense for surviving the teenage years in one piece. I thank Jane Nelson for her honesty, her love of children, her sense of a world where we care about each other and take responsibility for living.