every parent should have this
937464
Extremely practical guide to protect our most valuable asset--our children! This book is a quick read, but you wouldn't want to miss a single page. It not only helps one to protect the kids, but also offers great insights for reducing spam, unwanted content, and unwanted visitors. This is a "must have" for parents, and a "great have" for everyone else!
4770283
This is a brilliant book and should be mandatory reading for any parent, not just fathers. As parents, we all have expectations for our children. That's just a natural thing. But the true test of parenting comes when those expectations go astray; and let's be honest: they usually do. When that happens, we learn that some things we thought would be important for our kids just aren't that important. And other things--things that we hadn't even considered when we were setting our expectations--are absolutely essential.

Ron Fournier does a splendid job of relating his experiences and interactions with Tyler, his son with Asperger's. It's so wonderful to accompany Fournier as his approach to fatherhood undergoes a transformation, and as he teaches his son that there's nothing wrong with being different. Believe me, everyone could benefit from reading this book.

Anne Lamott (my favorite author) says that "expectations are resentments under construction," and that couldn't be more true. Ron Fournier's book drives that point home magnificently. It's also a terrific primer on parenting. I especially love the tips Fournier shares in the Epilogue. Among them:

*Don't parent for the future; parent for today
*Guide, don't push
*Don't beat yourself up
*Celebrate all victories
*Make different cool
*Be a spouse first, a parent second
*Fight for your kids

If you have kids, do yourself a favor and read this book. It's a quick read, but one you'll never forget. It also makes a thoughtful gift for any new father (or mother).
871020
Cannot give this book enough praise. I think every home that has kids in it should have one.
The Index is remarkable! By Author, Topic, Title and First Line making it easy to find anything you one kind-of remember.

I will continue to give this as gifts to all my friends who are parents or grandparents!
1112799
I read and used the suggestions in The Great Behavior Breakdown several years ago and bought the Kindle Edition so I can refer back to it often.  This information is essential to you and your child if you are to be in a loving relationship with your child and know any peace in your home.
505128
Every child in the world should have this available to them.  You can even help them make their own picture book and read it using this format.
3743141
Every parent needs to take the time to read this book. The practical advice and reassuring descriptions of child development have made my parenting job easier. The book comes off the shelf with every new phase and  each unusual situation. When my newborn was waking up five times a night to  nurse, I got better advice from this book than from my pediatrician. And  the beautifully-written introductions to the different stages of  development gave me a real sense of who my baby was and who my child is. I  still cry when I read them.
2415396
if you have kids,this is a must have. we have had this for 5 yrs. buying another one
218337
How awesome is this book! One would think every suggestion in it is a no brainer for parents, but just seeing it in print is a perfect reminder for every parent. And as a teacher, I will also keep the wonderful "TEACHABLER" acronym in mind at school. Thank you, Jay Ross, for your insightful, useful, and necessary book!
1257140
I am a parent and bought this book for use with my children. I would recommend it to all parents. You never know when it would come in handy.
4857732
I have many friends with pre-teens and teens that are terrified of what their children will encounter once they hit the computer or get their own cell phone.  Thankfully, this book is out there for mothers and fathers to rely on.  It's very easy to understand and it has helped them to interact with their children without coming off like over-protective parents.  It's very respectful about the parent/child relationship with no condescension.  I think that all parents that give their children their own cells and computers should definitely buy this book and study it for their own good and their children's.
2298816
This book is a must have for all parents, I just wish I had access to such a great resource 12 years ago when my daughter was born!
4506132
I have two boys who slept through the night at 6 & 7 weeks thanks to this book.

I fed my older son every four hours after two weeks because that is when he cried to be fed.  My younger son who is 8 months old now ate every three hours for the first couple of months.  Every child is different but Ezzo's advice is a  guideline for parents.  No one teaches us how to be parents.  We don't go to school to be parents.  His advice is extrememly helpful when a society of ignorant adults has to raise new little lives.  We raise our children to be adults, not to stay children and become increasingly dependent.

I held my children when they cried and I also let them cry it out.  The didn't suffer or feel unloved because now they are loving, kind to each other and well-rounded.  These are compliments I receive, not just my biased opinion.  I have other mothers asking me for advice because they see the proof in my boys, and I refer them to this book's principals.

As a teacher, I am fully aware of different parenting styles and I can tell which children have parents that probably hate this book and which have parents that embrace it.  We want our children to like us and not hate us.  Did we love OUR parents 100% of the time?  We have to do things for our children in THEIR best interest because we know what it best and that is what this book teaches.

Discipline has to be as consistent as love and Ezzo's book affirms this.  It truly worked for me and having my kids on a schedule is the best thing that I took away from this book.  I was able to sleep through the night with a 7-week-old infant in the house.  If you can say that and still criticize this book, then write your own.  If you are looking for a way to raise happy, well-rounded children with love and consistent discipline, then this book is for you.  You'll appreciate the time you have for yourself, your husband, and your kids, because you'll be happier as well as your children.
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I love this book ...i think all parents new or not to parenting ...need to remember your the foundation to your child's life and this book helps you remember and think of the little things so many of us seem to forget...life is too short and we are all our kids have ..so we all need to become a better parent and this book helps with that if you have. 1 child or 10 they all deserve a responsible parent and to be happy..I think this book would be great shower gift to new moms and dads who need help to guide them on there way to be good parents!!! and those who have kids its a great reminder not to forget the small thing..
be there for your children!!!!
I want to thank the Author Geralyn StJoseph for the great reminder we all could use to help us become stronger and better parents for our kids!!!!!
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I cannot recommend this book enough! I think it should be handed to every new parent before they leave the hospital whether they have a daughter or son. I thank God that I found this book. I know I will be referencing it through the years. Thank you to the author for writing it!
987246
This is the must have book for raising children.  Wish I had it 30 years ago.  I have bought copies for all my grown children.  It would be great if this was offered as a course for parents through their local schools.
2569272
We received a copy of this book from a mentor, who worked for many, many years as a pediatrician, when our son was born in 2009. I cannot tell you how this book helped us as new parents. We rushed to the doctor a lot less and used common sense a lot more. It has given us confidence and constantly eases fears and anxieties when illness or injury occurs. I believe our children are healthier for it, because we did not take them to the doctor at the first blush of fever. We have avoided the unfortunately common use of unnecessary antibiotics that some doctors are quick to prescribe to worried parents who just want them "to do something". We are now expecting our third child in a few weeks, and this book is well worn from use. Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use and navigate. I recommend it to parents, new and old alike.
739740
This is the best book I have ever read on parenting. The information it contains is so well informed, so practical, so honest, that it is truly indispensable. I would love to give this book to every expectant parent in the world (I hope it will be translated into other languages). The author explains which parenting techniques work best and why. There are disciplinary examples for every occasion and every age group. She explains each stage of child development so you can understand what can be expected of a child at each age. She demonstrates why every disciplinary action that builds your relationship with your child is a successful method and every action that diminishes that relationship is detrimental. Parents can't be perfect, but this book will give them the tools to do their best. I wish I'd had this book 40 years ago, but at least I've given a copy to my daughter for raising her children. (My daughter loves it, too.)