"Parenting is not something you do to a child, but a relationship you have with a child." What's in this book: You don't have to get tougher to get more effective. Preface The Business and Personal sides of the parenting relationship. p. 5 Strategic Interactions. p. 9 The 5 parts of an interaction that you have to know. p. 12-16 A few words about diagnoses and medications. p. 17 The 6 P's of strategic interactions. p. 24-30 The Parent's Creed p. 33 The 3 Essentials of Effective Parenting p. 42-45 Getting chores done p. 47 12 more strategic interaction examples p. 55-111 What to do when nothing works p. 115
This book doesn't get the hype others do, and it doesn't have a catchy title like others have, but I've read a lot of books on parenting (and I'm a psychologist) and I highly recommend this book. If you are tired of fighting with your children, yelling at them, and trying to get them to do what you want, then I recommend this book. Learn how to interact with your child in a way that is more productive and less frustrating for you both.
Awesom book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book gives you tools and dialogues to help you deal with your teenager and well, all kids.
Great for frustrated parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I've been having a frustrating time with my son for the past 3 years and wished that I found this book much earlier than I did. This book presents alternative ways of approaching my troubled teen. I have applied some of the techniques; I'm seeing some positive changes only after about 2 to 3 weeks. I really recommend this book and the ideas in it.
Worthy of being on every parents bookcase!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Raising Children You Can Live With is a book many parents can benefit from. Mr.Raser gives many practical suggestions for dealing with kids. I thought his "Strategic Interaction" plan would be helpful for many, and he gives good guidelines for how to deal with lying, cheating, a child who doesn't obey rules, and how to deal with a child who may show signs of depression. Mr. Raser has a great sense of humor, and his use of Calvin and Hobbes comics hooked me, as I'm a long-time fan of that comic strip! I think parents who read this book will find many useful, practical suggestions that will aid them in raising a child they can live with, and as he says, have fun doing it!
Should be in every parent's "arsenal"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Although I usually read parenting books by Brazleton and other highly-publicized authors, a friend recommended that I try this one. I could just kiss her for that. This book isn't a summary of all the parenting advice you've ever heard (what a relief). Mr. Raser tackles issues with teens like a pro, and he would be the only person I know of that could raise a house full of teenagers and still go to bed every night with a smile on his face.
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