7 Skills for Parenting Success

by Laurie Berdahl Johnson, Brian D. Johnson, Laurie Berdahl

Book Overview

Raising children is easiest and most successful when parents use certain skills. 7 Skills for Parenting Success is the first book with detailed, complete instructions for using the skills shown by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615265561
• ISBN13: 9780615265568
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Johnson-Berdahl Flp
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Jam packed with great information!

As a parenting coach and educator, I am always looking for good resources for my clients. As a mom, I also look for good resources for me! This is a good, overall parenting manual. The principals are very sound and are presented in a easy-to-follow format. It covers alot of information like: parenting styles, temperaments and personality traits, effective communication, setting limits, dealing with power struggles, using postive and negative consequences appropriately, and a good dose of developmental stage information peppered throughout the book. There are many specific examples on how to respond and what to say in a variety of situations. The teen section is very helpful addressing many issues like: sexuality, drug use, suicide, friendships, body image, drug/ alcohol use, and knowing the difference between attitude, disrespect and defiance (and how to respond). There are also sections on siblings, handling divorce, solo parenting and handling common problems like lying, nightmares, potty training, swearing, tantrums, sleep problems and others. The references section is also extensive. I am surprised the authors were able to pack so much good information into 350 pages! The only quibble I have (and it's a very small one) is the layout of the book. Some of the charts were a little hard to follow because they went from page to page. And headers got separated from the text in spots. The one area that I did not see addressed was in the area of physical health. With obesity and diabetes on the rise and approx 1 in 5 children with a medical issue of some sort, I think that this is an important area to at least mention. The good health of our future generations depends upon how we parents influence them today. For a resource which focuses specifically on this issue, see Love and Logic's: Parenting Children With Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids With Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs

An excellent choice for any parent

Every parent wants to be a success, but this is a daunting task. "7 Skills for Parenting Success" is a guide designed to help parents rise to the challenge of parenting, featuring useful tips and tricks to have a happy relationship with one's children, be they toddlers or rebellious teenagers. "7 Skills for Parenting Success" is an excellent choice for any parent.

A wonderful reference guide for parenting. What a great idea!

Drs. Berdahl and Johnson give sound, research-based advice with easy to use examples that are viewable in text boxes and charts. The book gives parents examples of what to do and how to do it. It is a valuable resource for all parents, whether you are struggling with parenting skills or if things are going smoothly. The instructions for successful parenting given by Berdahl and Johnson come with a touch of humor that all parents need to have to make life with kids more satisfying.

If you ever needed the manual for how to raise your children...

If you ever needed an instruction book for good successful parenting skills, this is the book to have. As I read each chapter, I realized that the skills discussed were actually very simple. I was given insight to why each of my three children behave the way they do and what my husband and I can do with them to help ensure they are on the right road to adulthood. I also felt more confident in myself to find that I was already doing some of the suggested interventions and having very similar results. This not only boosted my self-esteem as a parent but showed validity in the writing of the authors. All parents need to read this one for sure!

A MUST Have--Creates less stress in parenting

We all want the best of everything for our kids. I'm always hearing, "Do the best you can with what you have." Well, this book is a must have to help you do the best you can raising your kid(s). I'm always saying, I don't want to "warp" my children. This book gives great tools/phrases to prevent that! It's not only a read it through book, it is my reference book to go back and remind me of what to do when we get to the teen years of parenting...or reference it for whatever stage we may be in. It reads easily and just makes good sense. I've tried suggestions from the book and they have worked like a dream. Hence, less stress for me! This book is my treasure! I love it!!