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As simple and easy to follow as her TV show, this book helps explain why toddlers (and beyond) act the way that they do. No, they are purposely trying to make you late to work every day, for example, my three year old is excited about trying to button his own shirt. I have started to leave more time for these "little things" in the mornings. I let my 5 & 3 yr olds put their own clothes on in the morning and slip their shoes on. I realized I'd held my 5 yr old back by dressing him myself every morning because I could do it faster, often while he was still asleep. I also have made House Rules that we all agreed upon (the kids, my husband, and me) and we printed them out (along with clip art next to each rule to let my pre-readers memorize the picture to go with the rule. Now I just tell them each morning to tell me the 6 rules of the day, and they start in, "No climbing on the cabinets or furniture." Basically, she just thought me through this book what I realistically could expect of my children, and how to push them to do their able best, as well as to understand when I am expecting too much from my toddlers. Thank you.Read full review
If you are interested in giving your children respect by treating them as people instead of possessions, this book will give you valuable tips on getting the best from your little people. Although there is a fine line between fear and respect, there is a difference. I for one want my children to respect me, not fear me. Please know, even though physical punishment is not a practice recommended in this book, it is not about No discipline. Its a different way to discipline. If you are satisfied with your children blindly following orders because they know they will get the crap smacked out of them if they don't; and if you don't have any respect for your children as people; and if you think society as a whole is in great shape and all the parents who yell, scream and beat their children have done a GREAT job (evident by the over-crowded prison system), then this book is probably too intellectually advanced for you. Before I had kids, I was NOT time-out kind of person. However then I had a revelation. I learn things every day; in school, at work; no one has to hit me to get a point across. My children learn many many things with no physical violence required. For example, spell the word Green or add 2+2. I never had to hit them for them to learn those things. If you want your children to listen to you because they respect you and know you are looking out for them as opposed to only listening to you because you are bigger and can hit harder...this book will help you get through the more challenging times. Because it is not always easy. It can however, be easier! Read the book! Given the stresses that grownups face, it is sometimes all too easy to lose control of ourselves when dealing with our children. This book helps you recognize when you are losing control and gives you tips on keeping your head. I highly recommend reading the book! Your children are people living in a democratic society, but in our homes, parents often take the roll of a dictator. Think about it for a minute. If we dealt with our co-workers the way we deal with our children, how long would we be employed? If you treated your friends like you treat your kids, how many friends would you have? If you bully your kids just because you can but you know you would never treat a grown up that way, consider reading this book. A wise person knows there is always room for improvement! Additionally, if you provide no discipline for your children, or are one that doesn't want to damage their self-image by telling them no...You too should read the book! New parent, expectant parent, experienced parent, or just that person in the store that says "if you don't want to spank your kid, I'll do it for you", I think everyone should read this book. We just might find we have a far less violent society if we can teach our kids that there are better ways to deal with situations than "knocking them into next week". What a revelation. Read the book!Read full review
It has been a fast, useful, and easy read. I utilized most of the information I have read so far. It has been an excellent resource. The format of the book makes finding the information on a specific topic easily accessible. Jo Frost stresses the importance of family mealtimes being the cornerstones of the daily schedule and routine. It sounds so simple yet it's easily overlooked and not administered if you're not trying to keep the meals around the same time everyday. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. I refer to it often and use it for giving advice to others.
Jo Frost is an inspiration. When the family unit is under threat, and many parents have underlying problems themselves, Jo, in simply ways gives the parent effective tool to raise their child. Children can be your worst nightmare, but also the greatest and most positive thing a person can do. With simple techniques, and a mature, calm attitude, Jo's influence must be phenomenal in today's world. This book is no exceptioion. No book can do everything, as anything can happen, but reading Jo's book's gives the 'methods' for different behavior, but then we seem to create our own methods, using Jo's as a base. We sort of take into consideration all she has taught, and applied that in other ways, and our little girl is very happy, and well behaved.
I bought this book when my son was 18 months and my daughter was almost 3 years old. We were going through the terrible two's for 2 children at the same time. My husband had a new job and our schedules at the time where hardly overlapping so that we were both home with the kids at the same time. We needed help and we needed it now! Supernanny was a blessing. She keeps it simple in her book and the book is set up so you can skip right to the chapter that you need when you need it or read it cover to cover. She covers everything we needed from potty training to sleeping through the night, and how to organize your day and still allow for some flexibility. She will take you through the steps from the time your kids wake up to the time they go to bed. And best of all she even covers getting in quality time with your spouse. If you want peace of mind and want it now, GET THIS BOOK and start implementing it today.Read full review
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