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It is really important to me that I raise empathetic kids. From my standpoint, if my kids are able to put themselves in other people's shoes, then there will be less fighting in our house. I'm all for anything that brings about peace. It has always been my parenting philosophy that rather than ...

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I am basically the choir when it comes to the subject matter of this book. I am all about giving my kids as much outdoor time in nature as possible. I don't need convincing that it is beneficial to children's physical and emotional development. However, for those times when I start to think that ...

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I wasn't expecting this book to have much influence on how I relate to my children. However, I was surprised to learn things about my kids after reading this book that I didn't already know. I finished this book about a month ago and I still find myself thinking about it. As a result of learning my ...

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I don’t know why, but I’m always surprised when I read a parenting book from decades ago that I find really insightful. It’s not like modern parents have a monopoly on good parenting skills. I recently found an inexpensive copy of Parent Effectiveness Training, which was originally published in ...

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Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a secret strategy to help our kids succeed in life? We all want kids who are passionate about their interests and persevere when faced with a challenge. If I had to recommend one book for parents of kids in elementary or older to read, this might be it. The ...

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An interesting, thought-provoking book about taking a more light-hearted approach to parenting. Although I found it useful, I have trouble actually putting it into practice. Title: Playful Parenting Author: Lawrence J. Cohen Publication Year: 2001 Website: www.playfulparenting.com Amazon Product ...

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This is a helpful, easy-to-read book filled with unexpectedly good ideas. Maybe it's just the nerd in me, but I really enjoyed the way the author brought in the wisdom from fields outside of parenting, such as the tech or finance industry, and used this knowledge to formulate advice for helping ...

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While I appreciate the author's gentle parenting techniques and think her advice is valuable, personally I did not learn much new from reading this book. I might recommend it to someone who has never lived through the toddler years and was specifically looking for a book about this age group, but ...

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I feel like this book can be summarized in a sentence by, "If your child is having trouble in any area, make a written plan and follow through." Although I love plans and lists, this book felt a little unnecessary long and detailed to me. Title: Smart but Scattered Author: Peg Dawson and Richard ...

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