Parenting books recommendations wanted Post Reply

[Dilydream]

Hello Ladies,

I have never read a parenting book (not sure if this is something I should be admitting). My children are now 2 and 3 years old and I am experiencing the inevitable challenging behaviour, so I thought that it maybe a good time to read a book or two to get some strength and inspiration as to how to deal with it. I am conscious that a lot of the day seems negative if they are in 'one of those moods' and I am not convinced that it is good for any of us to have 'no' and 'don't do that' as the theme.

Any ideas?? I looked in Waterstones, but it was just too overwhelming.

Thanks in advance.

D

[falconmum]

A little too early perhaps for me (i have a 10 month old) but I have been reading Easier , Calmer , Happier Parenting .
Seems like a lot of practical advice about interacting with our kids.
You might want to check it out !

[Bluebutterfly]

Hi there,

I have just been reading a brilliant book called The Three Day Nanny by Kathryn Mewes which I would highly recommend.

She addresses three main problem areas - sleeping, eating and behaviour, and there is also a chapter on potty training.

The reason I have found the book particularly helpful is because she offers advice specific to particular age ranges - 6 months to 18 months, 18 months to 3 years and 3 years to 6 years. This means that you can go to the relevant point in the book for your child(ren) and follow the plans she suggests.

For example, I have just sleep trained my 8 month old twins following her method (with great success) and am also working on the behaviour of my 4 year old using her suggestions. The advice is straightforward, common sense and I really felt the methods and results were achievable, which is not always the case with parenting manuals. She also accepts that things don't go according to plan and, brilliantly, tells you exactly what to say in certain difficult circumstances when you would normally struggle to work out what to say.

I just know this is a book that I will go back to again and again over the years as my children grow - definitely worth getting in my opinion, you could maybe have a flick through in Waterstones and see what you think?

Good luck!!

[MummyP]

I'm not a big fan of parenting manuals but really like 'What every parent needs to know'. It obviously depends on your parenting style, but I'm not into crying it out, strict discipline etc and this book gives alternatives. And it's not a manual that you need to follow step by step but more inspiration and ideas. I got it off Amazon.

[MrsKP]

I really liked Toddler Taming - written by an Aussie doctor he is very laid back and non judgemental - and has lots of phrases which I repeat in my head when things are getting heated "Don't poke the lion" etc.

[helloUGT]

Hello there,
Customers at my bookshop rave about Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting as well as the 3-Day Nanny by Kathryn Mewes. I rave about Talking so your Kids will Listen and Listen so your Kids will Talk!

Kathryn Mewes will be coming to the shop in early October for a questions and answers session - if you sign up to our newsletter or like us on facebook we'll be posting information about this as soon as it's all confirmed.

Sophie
Under the Greenwood Tree, London SW4 0JG

[lucystephens]

Hi,

I really like - French Children Don't Throw Food. It's witty and an interesting read, not like your 'run of the mill' parenting books!! Just did a quick google and found this review...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/ja ... druckerman