The Power of Positive Parenting

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Summary: The best parenting book I've read -- and I've read a bunch..
Review: My wife purchased this book. Having already read many different books, I thought this was "just another parenting book" rehashing various parenting techniques. However, one evening I picked up the book and read the summary chapter at the back of the book titled "Positive Parenting Skills". I was very impressed and proceeded to read the entire book cover-to-cover over the next few weeks. The author Mr. Latham has put a book together a book that has topics which range from basic theory to highly practical "how-to" explanations. The book is based on behavioral science, yet is highly practical. His book deals with behaviors of children of all ages, and of both "typical" and "difficult" children.One principle that he teaches was very impressive: "Whether a behavior has been punished or reinforced is known only by the course of that behavior in the future". In other words, even if I think I have disciplined my child to discourage a particular behavior, if the behavior persists, then the child's behavior is somehow being reinforced and I need to make some adjustments. Mr. Latham made another profound statement that helped me to understand and empathize with my chidren's errant behavior: "In most instances, age-typical behaviors are not as inappropriate as they are uncivilized. As parents, we must realize that our children are in the process of becoming civilized. Our job is to civilize them, that is, teach them how to behave appropriately within the society of human beings. To judge children's behavior using adult standards is both inappropriate and unfair." This book is a winner!

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Summary: Parent's must read this book
Review: The Power of Positive Parenting is the best book on Parenting that I have ever read. I am a School Psychologist, and have thus spent hours and hours studying parenting and parenting practices. Dr. Latham presents information in a clear, easy to understand fashion. His book provides many examples and case studies. Not only is this good reading, but I have tried his suggestions, ideas, and theories at home, and they really work! This book is a must for parents. It is the parenting handbook we have been waiting for

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Summary: A book like no other!!!!
Review: This is book actually teaches you skills so you can deal with a variety of circumstances and do so with confidence and dignity. It reaches the heart of the problem so you are no longer tempted to yell, spank, become frustrated, etc. It clearly explains behavior that can be ignored (inconsequential) and to do just the opposite of what we are all too often inclined to do--ignore kids when behaving well and "nipping things in the bud" when they get out of line. Now I respond to positive behavior in a constructive manner and ignore the whiney, annoying behavior so it will not flourish. It has been amazing the results we have enjoyed on our home because of it. Greater peace, the kids play together better, others notice and enjoy my kids constantly, etc. I am much more relaxed and confident. It spills over into all aspects of your life!