kristi_roi's review against another edition
Decided to focus on Dr Greene’s Collaborative Problem Solving Method. This is is still a recommended read just for me later!
leashy159's review against another edition
4.0
When I read books like these, I take notes.
See notes here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rPAijOWYFSaEMCnFKO5H9fOEQ9AV-qwfIA4CSmNzfw4/edit?usp=sharing
See notes here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rPAijOWYFSaEMCnFKO5H9fOEQ9AV-qwfIA4CSmNzfw4/edit?usp=sharing
georgia_sara93's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
No drama discipline is a wonderful book in my opinion. Now don’t get me wrong - I don’t have kids of my own currently, but I do work in mental health. Let me reassure by providing this fact, and something I love with the examples in this book - there is no one way to parent and there are no ways to be a perfect parent. There are some unbelievably hard days with parenting but the main thing is carving a space to make kids feel safe to come to you and talk with you as needed which is what Siegel and Bryson have worked to offer strategies to help with. Both authors are professionals in working with children and are parents and have plenty of bad days where they’ve said and done everything opposite to what they teach in these books and I love that. This book is made to be as simple and accessible as possible and if you feel like you want some reassurance you’re a normal parent with maybe some extra tricks on connecting to try - give this book a whirl!
angelofthe0dd's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book, with the same flaws that a lot of self-help books have. Overall, I thought the book was well-written with clear, research-backed information and examples. Also, the book does make you stop and reflect on how you're raising your kids. Is there something I could be doing better? As I was reading, I couldn't help but reflect on numerous arguments I've had with my son over things like brushing teeth, cleaning up toys, and getting ready for bed. And that's where this book, like most other self-help books, falls short. There's the "ideal" way to solve an issue, and then there's the practical way to solve the issue. As an adult, I have to make that judgement call in many areas of my work and personal life every day. The examples in this book are over-simplistic, and are by no means a "one size fits all" solution. For example, this book advises against using fear-based tactics to discipline your child, and I certainly understand their explanation of why it's in the child's best interest to use patience and warm, loving instructions. As a parent, I can tell you with a straight face that sometimes only an icy glare, and a sharp voice tone, gets the message across. Consider this book as a good source of alternatives to yelling and spanking, more so than a complete change in how to raise kids.