Yes, my daughter is only two. No, I did not plan on reading this book about parenting teenagers. I actually received it accidentally from the publisher who sent me the book The Well-Adjusted Child: The … more
I can admit it: I was raised by a paranoid parent. My mother was caring and overprotected--sometimes to a fault. But I always knew it was out of love and that she meant well. Reading THE PARANOID PARENTS … more
Going into my third pregnancy, I find the information in this book to be short and concise, but gives you specifics about the approximate timing of your baby's development -- when the heart starts … more
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June 09, 2010
This book is a must read for parents to be or mommies and daddies of all ages. Jenny's books are quirky, hilarious and have mild crude humor. Nonetheless, it is a great book; and from my experience relatively … more
I read this book as someone who does not yet have children, but does plan on starting a family in the next few years. I decided forewarned is forearmed. Therefore, I dove in. I found some of the information … more
Reviewer received a free copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for honest review. Ten days ago I received the happy news that I will become a grandma for the first time … more
Stress, unfortunately is a universal commonplace problem. It is also a problem that does not discriminate. How wonderful would it be if each one of us had the ability to teach our children, at the very … more
Pros: offers discipline help without being harsh or making excuses Cons: none The Bottom Line: Great book for everyone to read, though the first paragraph … more
Pros: some helpful tips Cons: expects too much or too little from kids The Bottom Line: not too long so won't waste too much of yuor time if you're curious   … more
Pros: structured so parents are told EXACTLY what to do, no prep work needed Cons: BORING, doesn't hold a child's attention, takes forever The Bottom Line: … more
Pros: good ideas and strategies Cons: sometimes downplays behavior To hear you are not spoiling the child by sparing the rod. This book covers positive … more
Pros: great information Cons: describes bad techniques for getting children to sleep I think I have become more lax in my parenting. When my first child … more
Pros: none Cons: discrepancies, promotes expensive items Don't buy this book and that will save you $15 right off the bat. I cannot believe I bought this … more
Pros: great tips, safety advice Cons: doesn't rate particular products Well I am a safety finatic so when I was pregnant with my first daughter I went crazy … more
Pros: none Cons: promotes undesirable behavior in children OK I read the first book and though I am very aware about the strong opponents to it I was not … more
Pros: Excellent suggestions, Case studies Cons: Absolutely none I pick up piles of books on my weekend forays through thrift shops and yard sales. I sell … more