Life in the Family Zoo

By John M. Platt

Book Overview

A humorous, anecdotal guide to surviving parenthood and producing responsible happy children along the way! This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962444618
• ISBN13: 9780962444616
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Dynamic Training & Seminars
• Length: 115 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Common Sense - Plain & Simple!

This is a quick & delightful read - a must for all parents, even if your kids are already in their adolescence! In fact, parents with teen agers may even need it the most! This book brings us back to the common sense of removing manipulation & emotion and focusing on getting the tasks done which need to be done - chores, homework, etc. We are reminded of our strength and control in building the best children we can.

Limited choices has helped our life in the family zoo!

As parents to 3 small boys, my wife and I are constantly searching for help in dealing with the daily questions of: who gets in the car first, who closes the door, who sits by mom or dad today, who gets to lay on the couch, etc. John's book uses examples that are easy to understand and offers practical advice. The boys now welcome 'family meetings', and thrive in an environment of limited choices. A must read for parents of children of all ages.

One of the best Parenting guides available today.

Dr. Platt's illustrations of parenting guidelines using respect, encouragement, limited choices, and consequences, all combined with his humor and quick wit, make Life in the Family Zoo one of the best resource books on the market today. I have used them for Parenting Training and keep a stack to "loan" to families in my practice (I never get them back, they get passed around to friends and relatives!) I highly recommend that families and those working with families keep a copy handy. You will love the read!