Scan barcode
michellehenriereads's review
5.0
Dr. Walsh provides an approach for parents to change their parenting techniques through anecdotes stories, purpose in parenting and a variety of techniques. He has a common-sense approach that will be appreciated when faced with the far-fetched ideas of children. The book isn't really about saying No as much as a resource to improve the parent/child relationship and a manual to help develop children into happy and productive adults. Saying No just happens to be a lost art and is the key to success in our relations with our children.
When I was a new mom...
To read my full review go to http://talesuntangled.wordpress.com
When I was a new mom...
To read my full review go to http://talesuntangled.wordpress.com
sducharme's review
5.0
This is a must read for parents with children of any age but especially for those with children heading into the teenage years. The premise is clear from the title, but it's packed with strategies for how to actually practice that hard advice of holding firm.
It's common sense advice, and the chapters about raising children in the early years was affirming. But as my children near adolescence, I'm less confident about my parenting skills. I can see already that it's going to get harder (and harder!) There are practical suggestions and scripts for how to handle a variety of issues: Media awareness, Money, Peer relations, Curfew, School and issues with teachers, and more.
It's common sense advice, and the chapters about raising children in the early years was affirming. But as my children near adolescence, I'm less confident about my parenting skills. I can see already that it's going to get harder (and harder!) There are practical suggestions and scripts for how to handle a variety of issues: Media awareness, Money, Peer relations, Curfew, School and issues with teachers, and more.
sefrahudman's review against another edition
5.0
I had to read this book for my parenting class and it was so so good! There are so many practical applications to help with parenting!
jessrezac's review against another edition
5.0
This was recommended by one of the preschool/pre-kindergarten teachers at the independent school where I work. I'm so glad she did! It is great and has really changed the way I parent. So much of what Walsh talks about feels and has felt intuitive to me, but it's hard for me not to err on the side of being permissive. No has given me what I need to follow through on discipline so my toddler can grow into a self-sufficient adult.
melanietownsend's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think this book has anything revolutionary in it. The brain science chapter is good, if you're into that sort of thing (I read part; skimmed part). I think it just hit me in the right place at the right time - strengthened my backbone when I was feeling wishy-washy. The sample scenarios were good, but I wouldnt' have minded a few more. I borrowed this book from the library, but if I find I'm backsliding as a parent, I may have to track down a used copy to keep me fortified.
More...