Great product!Product DescriptionRaising children these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave the way they do?? it's Dr. Kevin Leman. Equipping parents with seven principles of Reality Discipline-a loving no-nonsense parenting approach that really works-this internationally known psychologist?? author?? and father of five shows parents how to - understand why children misbehave and what to do about it - foil finicky eaters?? turn off temper tantrums?? and minimize sibling rivalries - set suitable allowances?? curfews?? a"leges - and much more Real-life examples?? questions at the end of each chapter?? and a discussion guide for individual or group use make this book an engaging read for parents?? teachers?? and child care providers. With over a million copies in print?? readers can't go wrong with this classic and continual best-seller-now in a fun?? new package.Amazon.com ReviewAs the title indicates?? Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours is a book with a friendly?? lighthearted approach. Author Kevin Leman (The New Birth Order Book) speaks directly from his experiences as a father of five and a practicing psychologist. While you won't find specific studies or statistics here?? you will find straightforward?? practical suggestions that often get right to the heart of troubling situations.
Leman's technique?? which he refers to as "cipline" is based on a particular passage from the Bible?? and his book is liberally sprinkled with his religious beliefs. These references will make this book a particular favorite for some readers; his stance that parents' authority comes directly from God is a fundamental principle of his text?? and some parents may prefer a less evangelistic approach. That said?? it's hard to disagree w