Parenting With Purpose : Progressive Discipline From Birth to Four

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Summary: A great resource to read through and go back to as needed.
Review: "Parenting with Purpose" is an absorbing overview of parents' goals and means of achieving them. It is so relevant I found it hard to put down, but because of its thorough organization and comprehensive table of contents, I regard it as a very accessible reference, too. Dr. Madison highlights the wondrous accomplishments achieved in the first four years of life with refreshing perspective on the motivation of young children and acknowledges the hard work that parenting often requires. She reminds us of the investment for life that we make when we take the time to give care and attention to our youngsters. An inspiring guidebook, to be sure!

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Summary: Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia states:
Review: "Parenting with Purpose is an easy-to-read, helpful guide for parents of young child. This book is a blessing-- solid state-of-our-science advice by a compassionate observer of families today."

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Summary: A great resource to read through and go back to as needed.
Review: "Parenting with Purpose" is an absorbing overview of parents' goals and means of achieving them. It is so relevant I found it hard to put down, but because of its thorough organization and comprehensive table of contents, I regard it as a very accessible reference, too. Dr. Madison highlights the wondrous accomplishments achieved in the first four years of life with refreshing perspective on the motivation of young children and acknowledges the hard work that parenting often requires. She reminds us of the investment for life that we make when we take the time to give care and attention to our youngsters. An inspiring guidebook, to be sure!

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Summary: excellent resource loaded with real-life examples
Review: As a former social worker and a parent and step-parent myself, I've looked at lots of books about parenting. Dr. Madison's book is thoughtful and well organized in its approach to parenting. She includes not only the "how-tos" but also the underlying developmental issues. Loaded with real-life examples that resonate with today's parents. I immediately sent a copy to my brother, a first-time parent of a 2 1/2 year old who still awakens her parents 2-3 times a night! He asked for help, and this book served as a life-line!

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Summary: A sensible guide for life-long parenting
Review: This book will help you find your parenting philosophy, your "purpose", and gives you sensible tips that have worked wonders in our household (2 year old and 4 month old). It emphasizes the importance and responsibility of parenting, and shows how you can be successful, while still maintaining your sanity. After reading this book, we both feel more comfortable as parents, and our daughters have responded.

Rating:
Summary: A sensible guide for life-long parenting
Review: This book will help you find your parenting philosophy, your "purpose", and gives you sensible tips that have worked wonders in our household (2 year old and 4 month old). It emphasizes the importance and responsibility of parenting, and shows how you can be successful, while still maintaining your sanity. After reading this book, we both feel more comfortable as parents, and our daughters have responded.