Synopsis
Enjoy Successful Parenting is organized around the "Five T's" for successful * TUNE IN to what's going on * TRANSMIT the right messages * TAKE ON just a few good rules * TEACH with good listening and coaching * TEAM UP with adults who can help Each of the book's five parts concludes with exercises to help parent's practice techniques and observe their child's reactions and interactions within the family. The book also includes sections on "games" children play to maneuver their parents and suggestions for appropriate parental reactions. It also presents practical and useful procedures for school success. The book contains hundreds of examples and dialogues to illustrate listening skills, alternatives to punishment, special single-parent problems, planning sessions for handling problems, and the expansion of child responsibilities. The author, Dr. Roger W. McIntire says, "The goal of my book is to help parents 'I handle most situations with my child in a good way, a thoughtful way, and I am in control of my reactions.'" Dr. McIntire, father of three, taught child psychology and principles of family counseling and therapy at the University of Maryland for 32 years. He is the author of seven books on parenting and child psychology, including the popular Teenagers & Ten Steps for a Better Relationship.
Reviews
Since parenting books abound, new entries into this genre should be standout works. These two titles do not achieve that level of success. Child and adolescent psychologist Favaro presents his material in a question-and-answer format, covering a wide array of topics: e.g., sleeping, the media's influence on children, school, homework, friends, and the effects of divorce. The variety of scenarios he presents could be useful for dealing with these issues, but, unfortunately, they touch just the tip of the iceberg. While Favaro offers too little in the way of answers, McIntire (psychology, Univ. of Maryland) is mired down in the information she presents. Though her book claims to cover ages two to ten, it focuses on the school-aged child. The text is wordy, and underlining is overused. Simple dialogs given as examples are not effective. One of the ideas presented for behavior modification is a behavior page, which is to be used to describe the date, time, and sequence of events for an undesirable behavior. What busy parent will have the patience for this kind of paperwork? The Parent's Answer Book is recommended for purchase only for large, well-circulating collections; Enjoy Successful Parenting is not recommended.?Priscilla Davis Dann, Gates Mills P.L., Cleveland
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