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turquoiseavenue's review against another edition
4.0
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell at Baker Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts below are my own.
I chose this book to read and review because as newly licensed foster parents, I thought this would perhaps provide us with some insight on parenting children who’ve faced trauma, changes and challenges in their young lives. Upon reading this new, nonfiction release from Revell, I was delighted to find a valuable resource with practical tips, tried and proven methods, and easy to apply techniques for any parent, teacher, resource worker or caregiver!
This book was easy to read, well planned and simple to reference at a moment’s notice. As a reader, and parent, I enjoyed the real-life illustrations that were used as well as the highlighted tips and “Try This” segments. The insights from Chaddock staff (the resource center for children which the authors are affiliated) and parents are also thought provoking and helpful.
I recommend this book to caregivers of any child or teen, even the most complacent, well disciplined child or teenager. Raising the Challenging Child can act as a guide; a well-planned resource offering advice that encourages caregivers to not only to be well intentioned in their thoughts and actions, but also proactive. By simply learning not to react to situations and emotions a child may present, a caregiver can choose to use positive, relationship building language and actions to steer their child to proper behavior. In the premise of this book, the authors encourage caregivers to invest into the “relationship bank” with their child(ren) and offered ways to do so as well as avoid ways to deplete that “bank” by using negative responses and instructions. This concept is profitable in creating a spirit of connection and understanding with your child or teen. This book is less about disciplining a child and more about cultivating a strong, respectful bond with your child while utilizing tools and techniques that build and strengthen a child’s behavior and character. I believe any parent will find this resource useful and be able to apply some, or all, of the techniques mentioned to their own situations. This book may also be especially useful to foster and adoptive parents, single or divorced parents and parents of the strong willed child.
I chose this book to read and review because as newly licensed foster parents, I thought this would perhaps provide us with some insight on parenting children who’ve faced trauma, changes and challenges in their young lives. Upon reading this new, nonfiction release from Revell, I was delighted to find a valuable resource with practical tips, tried and proven methods, and easy to apply techniques for any parent, teacher, resource worker or caregiver!
This book was easy to read, well planned and simple to reference at a moment’s notice. As a reader, and parent, I enjoyed the real-life illustrations that were used as well as the highlighted tips and “Try This” segments. The insights from Chaddock staff (the resource center for children which the authors are affiliated) and parents are also thought provoking and helpful.
I recommend this book to caregivers of any child or teen, even the most complacent, well disciplined child or teenager. Raising the Challenging Child can act as a guide; a well-planned resource offering advice that encourages caregivers to not only to be well intentioned in their thoughts and actions, but also proactive. By simply learning not to react to situations and emotions a child may present, a caregiver can choose to use positive, relationship building language and actions to steer their child to proper behavior. In the premise of this book, the authors encourage caregivers to invest into the “relationship bank” with their child(ren) and offered ways to do so as well as avoid ways to deplete that “bank” by using negative responses and instructions. This concept is profitable in creating a spirit of connection and understanding with your child or teen. This book is less about disciplining a child and more about cultivating a strong, respectful bond with your child while utilizing tools and techniques that build and strengthen a child’s behavior and character. I believe any parent will find this resource useful and be able to apply some, or all, of the techniques mentioned to their own situations. This book may also be especially useful to foster and adoptive parents, single or divorced parents and parents of the strong willed child.
mnswainey7's review against another edition
5.0
So many ideas. I'm going to have to listen to this one again.
eri_kelley's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️ useful tips and guidance for every day parenting and challenges. I was looking for something to help with more challenging behaviors, but still found many valuable tips, reminders, and guidance. Excellent jumping off point as I continue to try to improve my approach with a challenging child.
whatjenreads's review against another edition
3.0
A very well put together, practical book. I particularly like how often natural consequences are used, as I’m a big proponent of those. This is a simple, straight forward toolbox for the overwhelmed parent. The scenarios and tips are helpful, as are the tried and true methods that are explained in detail. I think this is a great book for every parent, and not necessarily one with a challenging child. Thank you to the publisher for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review.
lizwineks's review against another edition
5.0
As a clinical social worker who is also an RPT (registered play therapist), and has been through Level 1 Theraplay training, I love how this book is readable and will be a great book to recommend to parents and teachers.
The short chapters have great content with highlighted tips and examples of age-appropriate ways to talk to kids at the end of each chapter.
The short chapters have great content with highlighted tips and examples of age-appropriate ways to talk to kids at the end of each chapter.
hannahrl's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this. I didn’t love the ideas of forced apologies or some of the enforcement of gender normative roles, but overall I found it helpful.
lizwine's review against another edition
5.0
As a clinical social worker who is also an RPT (registered play therapist), and has been through Level 1 Theraplay training, I love how this book is readable and will be a great book to recommend to parents and teachers.
The short chapters have great content with highlighted tips and examples of age-appropriate ways to talk to kids at the end of each chapter.
The short chapters have great content with highlighted tips and examples of age-appropriate ways to talk to kids at the end of each chapter.
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