This is one of my favorite parenting books. It is written by Foster Cline. Here is a review from the library journal: "Psychiatrist Cline and educator Fay's "Love and Logic" parenting method advocates raising responsible children through practice. "Helicopter" parents hover around their children while "drill sergeant" parents give orders to theirs, they claim. Neither of these styles permits children to learn how to make choices and learn from the consequences. The result is that as early as adolescence these children too often make bad decisions. In the context of a healthy, loving relationship, "Love and Logic" parents teach their children responsibility and the logic of life by solving their own problems, providing skills for coping in the real world. After laying out the principles of "Love and Logic," the authors provide "parenting pearls," which are strategies for applying the method to actual situations such as back-seat battles in the car, homework, and keeping bedrooms clean." If you know of any young parents who enjoy parenting books this would be a great gift. If you enjoy reading parenting books it is definitely worthwhile.
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LMAO - I was "recommended" this book by Amazon and was trying to remember if this was one you liked or not. Have you been emailing the Amazon people about me?
Well yeah but you weren't supposed to find out! lol
I know I've been quiet lately - I'm really struggling with what to say because nothing inside me makes sense anymore. Your blog is truly a gift to me - your knowledge and reminders are very empowering. Thank you for being so diligent in this. And, I am very thankful for you too my friend!
I am thankful for you to Denise. I hope it all makes sense soon. Call me if you need to talk. I'll be on the road today from 11:15-1 if you want to call my cell.
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