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The Pocket Parent

It's instant relief for when your 2-year-old is on the floor of the toy store, pitching a fit. Or when brother and sister discover that they can't stand each other. Or when your son can't say no to video games.

THE POCKET PARENT is, literally, a pocket-size book of tried-and-true advice, common sense, parental wisdom, and sanity. Written by two professionals who've reared six children between them and made a career out of helping others with parenting issues, this handy book will be a lifesaver for every parent of a 2-to-5-year-old. It begins with an overall view of the Pocket Parent approach to discipline. Based on unconditional love but firm limits, and aimed at keeping the child's dignity and self-esteem intact, here are strategies that include "I" statements, modeling, family meetings, and "one word" requests. Once the ground rules are set, the guide moves to an A-to-Z compendium of common problems. Just look it up-Anger, Bad Words, Biting, Chores, Doctor Visits, Fears at Night, Lying, Separation Anxiety-and find the "Sanity Savers" list of suggestions, easy-to-follow bullets, anecdotes, and more.

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Posted: Jul-22-2009
THE PARENT GIVES TIME OUT TO SELF? I DON'T THINK SO!

I will never send myself to my room which is what this book says to do when angry. This certainly is not a technique to deal with the situation. It just separates you from the situation instead of managing it. It also repeats other...

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3/5
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Posted: Jan-22-2009
quick reference

As other reviewers have said, this is a quick reference to many questions you might have about your toddler's behaviors & "quick" ways to help diffuse frustrating situations. I haven't finished the book because I started to read Dr....

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3/5
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Posted: Jan-12-2009
OK for Quick Reference

This is a fine book for a quick reference and/or a spouse or caregiver who does not have time or interest to read a lot on a particular subject.

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3/5
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Posted: Jan-07-2009
A Good Quick Reference Guide

If you are a parent-book junkie like me, this book doesn't really have anything new or different from many of the others. The usual themes of positive reinforcement, parental consistency, staying calm, letting your child feel understood...

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Posted: Dec-10-2008
Great Resource for Parents and Teachers!

I am a Preschool/Kindergarten teacher. I place this book on a shelf with other Parent Resource books located at the entrance to my classroom. These books can then be signed out by the parents. I cannot tell you how many parents have...

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quick reference

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THE PARENT GIVES TIME OUT TO SELF? I DON'T THINK SO!

I will never send myself to my room which is what this book says to do when angry. This certainly is not a technique to deal with the situation. It just separates you from the situation instead of managing it. It also repeats other...

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