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oddsbodikins7's review against another edition
1.0
Very simplistic. If you're struggling with any kind of depression or anxiety, this book is... Cute. This isn't for real issues on finding how to be happy as a parent, it's things like giving your kids chores, settling sibling fights, and dividing time between kids.
jesshekman's review against another edition
4.0
This is filled with super practical advice and was a good read.
rjsreadingnook's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Great advice for parents and life in general based on research and life experience. My kids are younger but this is a guide I plan on returning to again and again. The ten mantras are worth the price of admission alone.
boltonmi's review against another edition
4.0
A worthwhile parenting read. Refrains from preaching, but instead offers mantras that can be called upon in so many different parenting circumstances. I especially appreciated the chapter on discipline and her reminder that when kids make mistakes, it should not be felt as a parenting failure or personal affront, but an opportunity to teach and help our children grow.
daniellearider's review against another edition
5.0
Part parenting manifesto, part practical suggestions for addressing current real world parenting challenges, this funny and insightful parenting book quickly became my "you must read this now" recommendation for 2019. And, for any parent, at any time, for that matter.
I love the organization of the book, which is topical in nature and addresses the biggest areas of tension and stress as a parent (for example, chores, the morning chaos, etc.). Her affirming, inclusive, non-judgmental mantras are something that will stick with me long after some of the more detailed advice slips away. I loved that the crux of her advice is not "how to be a better parent", but "how to be a happier parent", and her acknowledgement and affirmation that this will look different for every parent, in every family, in every stage of life.
Great read, solid advice. Well written.
I love the organization of the book, which is topical in nature and addresses the biggest areas of tension and stress as a parent (for example, chores, the morning chaos, etc.). Her affirming, inclusive, non-judgmental mantras are something that will stick with me long after some of the more detailed advice slips away. I loved that the crux of her advice is not "how to be a better parent", but "how to be a happier parent", and her acknowledgement and affirmation that this will look different for every parent, in every family, in every stage of life.
Great read, solid advice. Well written.
meags816's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading K.J.'s work in the NYT Motherlode section when it existed. As expected, I enjoyed her book as well. Practical without being "floofy", she keeps it real and with good perspective. I have no doubt I'll return to this one.
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the mantras at the beginning of the book- and I love how she trickled then throughout the rest. I love the whole idea of choosing to be happy and changing your perspective to see things for how they really are, leaving irrational emotions behind. I love the practical advice in this book, small tweaks to make annoying things like chores way easier. I’ll be thinking about this one and applying as much of it as I can into my own parenting for a long time.
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
5.0
I think my favorite two things about this book are:
1) the mantras. When I finished I immediately went to her website to see if she has a printable resource. (She does!)
2) the fact that I can probably declutter 5 other parenting books because the wisdom found herein distills what I've learned about siblings, discipline, mealtime, school, bedtime, mornings, etc so well that I don't need a deep dive into all the rest. Thanks to KonMari, I'm all about the thanking books for their service and letting them go.
1) the mantras. When I finished I immediately went to her website to see if she has a printable resource. (She does!)
2) the fact that I can probably declutter 5 other parenting books because the wisdom found herein distills what I've learned about siblings, discipline, mealtime, school, bedtime, mornings, etc so well that I don't need a deep dive into all the rest. Thanks to KonMari, I'm all about the thanking books for their service and letting them go.
gtmommy05's review against another edition
5.0
I already feel like a generally happy parent, but I was looking for any additional inspiration. I found a few new tips, and feel like I received some reinforcement of ideas we already use. Very relatable.