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Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Author: Kevin Leman
Raising a child these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave as they do, it's Dr. Kevin Leman. This internationally known psychologist, author, and father of five shows how to bring out the best in your kids-without letting them get the best of you! — In his humorous, direct style, Dr. Leman shows how-and why-his ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780800757311
ISBN-10: 0800757319
Publication Date: 9/30/2000
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 51 ratings
Publisher: Revell
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Punkin avatar reviewed Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
I have read several parenting books and this is one of my favorites. The author focuses on what he calls "reality discipline" which, in my understanding, demonstrates that everybody, children included, make choices - the 'reality' of this understanding is that one must live with the consequences of our choices, whether good or bad. Thefore, Leman's approach is very simple - the child has a choice to behave or not to behave - if he behaves he reeps the rewards from you in the form of encouragement and incentives and if the decision is wrong, he reaps the punishments from you and/or the negative consequences of his choice. For example, the child who refuses to eat his meal will find that is his choice, but his dinner is then removed and thrown away and the parent will refuse any further food that evening to replace the missed dinner. The child finds that hunger is the reality of his choice.

The techniques DO work as long as the parent has the wherewithall to stick with the program, i.e. - not 'giving in' when the child is discovering that he/she does not like the choice they made!

Very good. highly recommended for all age groups of children, works as well for preschoolers as for teenagers. Truly teaches children the real-world implications of their behavior, which I believe is essential.
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Helpful Score: 5
great ideas if your dealing with a child that wants their own way and you don't use corpoal punisment
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Helpful Score: 2
This down to earth book helps provide real life help in raising listening well behaved children. It was a fun and informative read.
Jes avatar reviewed Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book has many great ideas to help with raising a happy, healthy, disciplined child.
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Helpful Score: 1
Leman again shows us practical ways to engage our children and show discipline with love. Useful and easy to read.
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great insight along w/ great humor
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Similar to other Leman books, but advice is worth repeating
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The back cover says: "Dr. Leman combines humor and compassion with professional expertise and provocative advice to teach you to confidently:
*eradicate irresponsibility
*foster cooperation in the home
*guide children to make wise decisions
*promote prayer and depedence upon God
*encourage enthusiasm towards chores
*turn off temper tantrums
*reinforce rules
*beat bedtime hassles
*foil finicky eaters
*minimize fighting between children
*set suitable allowances, curfews, and privileges
*make children do their homework
*abolish laziness
and much more..."
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This book has a different cover than the one that I have. Same author and title. Good read.
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A absolutly wonderful with wonderful ideas! At he top of the cover it says, "How to bring out the best in your children without letting them get the best of you!" This book has funny stories, and is a great book for parents who may not know how to deal with some of the problems that may arise.
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Yes, you can raise responsible, happy children without raising your blood pressure! Dr. Kevin Leman shows you how and why his Reality Discipline really works. Give yourself freedom and put yourself back in the driver's seat! I enjoyed reading this and applying it:)
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Great hints for helping parents cope with the everyday "aaarrggghh" moments of parenthood.
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Insightful and relevant while being humorous and entertaining. Definitely a good read and highly recommend this author and book.
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Dr. Kevin Leman is an excellent resource for parents.


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