The Bottom Line
The book is worth reading for its practical applications to common and very "real" parenting scenarios. The no-cry parenting tactics offer solutions by having parents "think about" the scenario and then explain what they should do as well as what they shouldn't. Situations range from baby talk, talking back, biting, manners, and even sharing.
Pros
- Promotes a positive parenting approach
- Recognizes that parents know their children best
- Stresses that there is no 'one' magic solution
- Written in easy-to-understand language
- Applies parenting tactics to everyday problems
Cons
- Some recommended solutions may not resolve really big behavioral problems
Description
- Well-researched through the use of 242 "test parents" for a reality check
- Encourages parents to give the small stuff small attention and the big stuff big attention
- Utilizes direct parenting quotes to make points and highlight important information for parents to note
- Helps parents to understand how angry emotions can escalate out of control with a kid' behavior, and what to do differently
Guide Review - The No-Cry Discipline Solution Book
What parents haven't felt they are at wit's end when it comes to understanding and disciplining their young child? Toddlers, especially, are prone to temper tantrums, whining, drama, and even defiance, and even the most loving adults can reach the boiling point and even "lose it" around strong-willed children. If that describes you, this book is for you! I like the book because it's written in common language and from a parent's point of view, empathizing with both parent and child, and encouraging ways to de-escalate a situation so that appropriate and regret-free discipline or parenting tactics can be rendered. The author, Elizabeth Pantley, somehow makes parents feel better about themselves by recognizing that we all make mistakes, and our inconsistent approaches or reactions can innocently worsen a situation. She also talks about how children often act a certain way, not out of outright defiance or power play, but because of other, more simplistic reasons. As a parent of three children, I could personally relate to each and every situation she used for everyday problems.
