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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Review: As a parent of twin four-year-olds boys, I am grateful to have found a book that gives me straight answers, without making me feel guilty. Dr Tobin has given me a tool---the 3Rs---- that I can use anytime, anywhere with any kind of problem. I am going to buy this book for all my expecting friends!
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Summary: My favorite parenting resource!
Review: As a young parent it is often hard to know what to do when you encounter discipline problems. After all kids don't come with a instruction manual, at least not until now. The convenient format of this book has provided the quik answers to difficult problems that I needed. This book is funny accurate and easy to read. I would reccoment this book to all new parents or even to those who have parenting experience. The parents problem solver worked for me, it taught me not only about my child but about myself.
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Summary: THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE....
Review: I can't believe how much easier it is to deal with the every day "stuff" now
that I'm using the 3R's. Reframe, reflect, and resolve comes naturally and
is a simple tool for realizing the areas you need to work on. Now, when I'm
finding myself getting upset with one of my kids, I stop and ask myself,
"How am I caught up in this situation?" This book is a MUST for anyone who
is baffled by their kids behavior.
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Summary: My favorite parenting resource!
Review: I don't usually write reviews, but this book is so great that it deserves another review (even though everyone else who has reviewed this book so far thinks it's great too)! Dr. Cathryn has such a wonderful way of writing, it almost feels like she is having a dialogue with you. I found that as I was reading, I would have a mental question, and low and behold, within the next section she would address it, just like she knew what I was thinking. Her advise is practical and realistic, and she presents it in a very non-judgemental way, which makes it very easy to read all of the different sections, even those that may not seem applicable (yet!). I originally bought the book to address sleep issues, but have been very pleased by all of the other issues she addresses. She provides very simple instructions to follow to correct this all too common problem. And they worked!! She also explains the why's and possible consequences of not changing certain behaviors, which is enlightening and certainly motivating. Thanks Dr. Cathryn for providing such a great resource for new parents!
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Summary: WHAT A BLESSING!
Review: I really wish I had this book when my kids were younger! Dr Tobin doesn't
believe in the cook-book approach to parenting. Not only does she understand
kids---she understands parents too. If you're looking for an effective way
to deal with parenting issues that will help your kids to grow up and feel
good about themselves, buy this book, and keep it close by all them time.
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Summary: WOW - THIS BOOK IS GREAT!
Review: I was so thrilled to find this book because my pediatrician never has time
to discuss these issues with me. Dr Tobin's advice is simple, sensible, and
effective.
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Summary: THE BEST PARENTING BOOK EVER!
Review: If you asked me whether I thought I could solve my baby's poor sleep habits without using the cry-it-out method, I would have said, "Impossible!" But I followed Dr Tobin's suggestions and within three nights my eleven month old was sleeping through the night. I wish I read this book when my baby was born! I've already bought this book for all of my friends.
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Summary: TWO THUMBS UP!
Review: My four-year old daughter loves to suck on her thumb, especially when she is dozing off. Until I read Dr Tobin's book, I thought pressuring my daughter to stop thumbsucking would work. But Dr Tobin gave me a whole new way of looking at the situation. I realized it's my daughters way of comforting herself, and that until she felt ready to give it up, my pressuring her was not helping. As Dr Tobin says, "It's her thumb!" One day, I asked my little girl, "Do you want to stop sucking your thumb?" She said, "No daddy. I like my thumb, a lot." So, I stopped playing the heavy. I don't know if it's a coincident or what...but once I backed off, my daughter virtually stopped sucking her thumb. What a relief.
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Summary: MY KIDS FEEL GREAT !!
Review: My problems haven't disappeared BUT I feel a great deal less frustrated when my kids whine and bicker. I now have a way of working through problems that works! Dr Tobin's ideas are realistic, and unlike other books, I am able to implement her instructions. This is a realistic, down-to-earth, guilt-free way of dealing with day-to-day parenting issues. I'm yelling less, nagging less, bribing less, and having more fun, I'm appreciating my kids more, and I've got tons more energy.
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Summary: WOW - THIS BOOK IS GREAT!
Review: My wife and I read every book that we could find in the hope that one would help us with our two-year-old. Our son is a wonderful boy BUT he's wild. None of the advice we got from family, friends, books, or the Internet was doing one bit of good. We heard Dr. Tobin on the radio and we liked how she talked about giving parents the tools they needed to custom design solutions for their unique child. I rushed out and bought the book---and I've made
three trips back to the bookstore to buy copies for our friends. Dr. Tobin's wealth of experience is obvious. My son is still active BUT I now have a calm way of redirecting him and we're all feeling less stressed.
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