Popular family expert Leman explains how children of all ages exercise more power than is good for them by underachieving, complaining, aggressively misbehaving, or withdrawing and being passive. With familiar-sounding examples, he offers techniques for resisting these manipulations and helping children learn mature ways to get what they need. The frequent focus on winning these battles gives the book an adversarial tone that may appeal to beleaguered parents but obscures the broader wisdom in this otherwise helpful guide. Maurice England’s performance is a faithful, easy-to-hear rendering of these ideas and a fairly consistent expression of Leman’s compassion for parents and children. But when the confidence in his splendid voice turns to certitude, some of the author’s thoughtfulness becomes lost and his more aggressive tactics begin to sound heavy-handed. T.W. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
Don't let those cherublike faces fool you.
Your smart kids have an agenda-and they're workin' ya.
Powerful kids don't just happen. They're created, and their power comes in different packages. Whether loud and temperamental, quiet and sensitive, or stubborn and manipulative, powerful children can make living with them a challenge. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In Parenting Your Powerful Child, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman offers a practical action plan to redirect your child's power surges into positive traits that will prepare your child for a successful, happy, and productive adult life. With these simple but effective techniques, you can transform your home from a daily battle zone to a safe and peaceful place. All it takes is a little determination-and some small changes on your part-to make a huge difference in your family life.
Ready for the power struggle to end?
Don't let those cherublike faces fool you.
Your smart kids have an agenda-and they're workin' ya.
Powerful kids don't just happen. They're created, and their power comes in different packages. Whether loud and temperamental, quiet and sensitive, or stubborn and manipulative, powerful children can make living with them a challenge. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In Parenting Your Powerful Child, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman offers a practical action plan to redirect your child's power surges into positive traits that will prepare your child for a successful, happy, and productive adult life. With these simple but effective techniques, you can transform your home from a daily battle zone to a safe and peaceful place. All it takes is a little determination-and some small changes on your part-to make a huge difference in your family life.
Ready for the power struggle to end?
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940172466700 |
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Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Publication date: | 09/01/2013 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |