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Summary: One of My Favorites!
Review: I found this little gem when our sixth child, also our last, was born. How I wished I had had it for all the others. Many of the ideas were so practical. I didn't try all of them but some of my favorites were sit time and play time. Sit time was the best way I've found for training children to sit still in church, or anywhere else you need them to. Play time in their room was invaluable to me as a homeschooler so I could have some uninterrupted teaching time with one of my children who had ADD. I absolutely love this book and have shared it with many new Moms over the years.
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Summary: Excellent! Makes a great gift!
Review: My wife and I received this book as a gift and have begun implementing the great ideas in it. Our 3 year old son is now demanding that we leave his room so that he can have his bible time before bed! We highly recommend it.
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Summary: This book bothered me........
Review: There were a few neat ideas in this book. My favorite idea was the mommy and daddy tapes. I like the idea of making a tape for my 17 month old that includes songs, scripture, the alphabet, and so on. She loves hearing our voices and I am sure she will really enjoy them.What I didn't like was the fact that alot of the ideas sounded a bit unrealistic to me. Sit time, talk time?? Give me a break! Play alone time?? This book sounded a bit too much like Gary Ezzo's ideas and the things he presents in his curriculum - Babywise and Preparation For Parenting/The Toddler Years. Oddly enough, the authors dedicated this book to the Ezzo's. There influence is very obvious thru out this book. I felt that the authors had unrealistic expectations of what a toddler could do i.e. sit time. They don't seem to have a basic understanding of child development and what a child is capable of at each age. My advice is to read this book with a discerning eye. Take the good stuff and leave the rest!
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Summary: I love this book!
Review: This is a great little book packed full of ideas for family devotions, activities, games, talk times, prayer times, memorizing Bible verses, etc. While primarily geared toward parents of toddlers and preschoolers, the suggestions can easily be modified for use with older kids too.
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Summary: Pithy and practical
Review: This small book is full of practical advice for making times with your toddler and preschooler a joy. I loved the idea of a "mommy and daddy tape." Though written from a decidedly Christian perspective, all can benefit from the authors' insightful advice. If your children aren't proving a delight to you, then books like this one will help. (Also check out Michael Pearl's book To Train Up a Child for more excellent ideas, especially on child discipline.)
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Summary: Pithy and practical
Review: This small book is full of practical advice for making times with your toddler and preschooler a joy. I loved the idea of a "mommy and daddy tape." Though written from a decidedly Christian perspective, all can benefit from the authors' insightful advice. If your children aren't proving a delight to you, then books like this one will help. (Also check out Michael Pearl's book To Train Up a Child for more excellent ideas, especially on child discipline.)
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Summary: Best Ideas for Little Ones
Review: We LOVE this book. We originally bought it when our second child was one and were expecting our third. What a treasure chest of ideas! We have especially enjoyed implementing these - and have found that our children actually do like having order to their day and can do the things suggested in the book. They enjoy their times in their room listening to their tapes or having creative play time alone. We are pleasantly surprised and blessed as we walk by when they are playing to see what a joyful time they are having. This book is a must-read for families with toddlers and would even be a great tool (for activity ideas) for small group child care providers.
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Summary: Best Ideas for Little Ones
Review: We LOVE this book. We originally bought it when our second child was one and were expecting our third. What a treasure chest of ideas! We have especially enjoyed implementing these - and have found that our children actually do like having order to their day and can do the things suggested in the book. They enjoy their times in their room listening to their tapes or having creative play time alone. We are pleasantly surprised and blessed as we walk by when they are playing to see what a joyful time they are having. This book is a must-read for families with toddlers and would even be a great tool (for activity ideas) for small group child care providers.
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