Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours - Softcover

Leman, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800757319 ISBN 13: 9780800757311

Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co, 2000

Synopsis

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.\nAs the title indicates, Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours is a book with a friendly, lighthearted approach. Author Kevin Leman (The New Birth Order Book) speaks directly from his experiences as a father of five and a practicing psychologist. While you won't find specific studies or statistics here, you will find straightforward, practical suggestions that often get right to the heart of troubling situations.\n\nLeman's technique, which he refers to as "reality discipline" is based on a particular passage from the Bible, and his book is liberally sprinkled with his religious beliefs. These references will make this book a particular favorite for some readers; his stance that parents' authority comes directly from God is a fundamental principle of his text, and some parents may prefer a less evangelistic approach. That said, it's hard to disagree with suggestions such as "train yourself to be a good listener" and "give your children direct eye contact." Nearly every suggestion is coupled with a real-life example of the behavior in discussion, making for an easy read, and every chapter ends with questions labeled "to review and apply" as well as a short section of concepts to put into practice. The section dealing with divorce suggests you make a list of the chapter's suggestions you find difficult and create a plan to implement them.

About this title

From the Back Cover

We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized.

If you're looking for parental direction in today's tumultuous world and your pint-sized treasures often seem to have the upper hand, you're not alone. How can you encourage healthy attitudes, positive behavior, and long-lasting values in children of all ages?

Parenting isn't easy, but it's simpler than you think. With Dr. Leman's practical, action-oriented methods, you'll learn how to
- Get your kids to listen to you
- Use the seven principles of reality discipline to create a win-win every time
- Establish values your children will want to emulate
- Get your kids to willingly talk to you
- Put yourself back in the driver's seat
- Rear responsible adults who are difference makers in the world
- And much more

Want respectful, well-behaved kids who make good choices now and in the long haul? Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, now revised for a new generation of parents and kids, is a simple game plan any parent can follow.

Guaranteed.

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, speaker, and educator, who has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 books, including The Birth Order Book and Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Leman has made thousands of house calls through radio and television programs, such as FOX & Friends, The Real Story, The View, FOX's The Morning Show, Today, Morning in America, CBS's The Early Show, The 700 Club, Focus on the Family, and CNN. A former contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America, Dr. Leman lives with his wife, Sande, in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and four grandchildren.

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, radio and T.V. personality, and president of Couples of Promise. He is the best-selling author of The Birth Order Book and has recently collaborated with his son on a new children's book series based on birth order ideas. He is former consulting psychologist for Good Morning America and a frequent guest on American Morning, The View, Today, The Early Show, and Focus on the Family. He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0800757319
• ISBN 13: 9780800757311
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272