The MOMS Handbook Author:Janet Penley, Diane W. Stephens, Janet P. Penley, Donna Reynolds, Tom Thompson Are you a practical mom who tends to the basic needs of children, seeing that they are well-fed, clean and rested? Or do you avoid the nitty-gritty and spend your time encouraging children's creativity and fantasy play? Are you good at providing consistency and structure but struggle with unexpected changes to the plan? Using personality typ... more »e as a framework, The M.O.M.S. Handbook helps mothers identify their strengths and understand their struggles. After reading the brief descriptions of personality differences, a mother can make a guess of her type. From the How To Mother to the Action Adventure Mother, you'll find your profile, your neighbors, and your mother's. Although our research tells us about 80% of the M.O.M.S. content applies to fathers, this second edition of the Handbook has new sections specifically about personality type and the fathering experience: what dads say and when mothers and fathers interact. It also contains a section on Children and Work/Family Issues. With the tips provided, readers can use type to better understand children and improve parenting effectiveness. Type can also help mothers make more workable work choices, understand conflicts, identify work that fits, and avoid situations that are draining.« less
wonder why you and your child clash? understand your personality type and that of your child. helps you identify your struggles and gives suggestions/strategies for getting along.