Ain't Misbehavin' by Alyson Schafer from Wiley and Sons Canada 2011
Ain't Misbehavin' is the latest of Alyson Schafer's parenting books. Unlike the other 2 books, this one is filled with solutions or suggestions to deal with different behaviours parents encounter on a regular basis. Ain't Misbehavin' groups behaviours by type covering everything from the bedroom to school to sibling rivalry to extra curricular activities. This books need not be read from start to finish if there is an area you really want to challenges in but I recommend reading all of it. Alyson offers suggestions for dealing for with the behaviour when it happens and solution to work towards at reducing and often eliminating unwanted reactions. I really enjoyed the book and am finding Alyson's tips are making life in my home less confrontational even though the gist of it is Mommy Butt Out and that is hard to do after five years. I am a firm believer in having as many tools as you need to keep your family functioning well and Ain't Misbehavin' has found a permanent home in my family library. The concepts are consistent throughout the book and even if you encounter a situation not specifically covered, you can use the techniques explained to work on a solution. Thanks again Alyson.
Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts
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#50BookPledge Book 17 Sophie's World
#50BookPledge Book 17 Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder from Renaissance Press, 2007
Sophie's World is an interesting novel. I wasn't thrilled with the premise of the book to start with but is quickly became something I didn't mind listening to while working around the house. For someone with a passing interest in philosophy the author does a good job reviewing the key philosophers throughout history through the 1990s. Sophie's World was the perfect book for me on this subject and also works for a young adult since the main character, Sophie, is a 14 almost 15 year old girl. While not for everyone, Sophie's World might well be your best introduction to the complex and every changing world of philosophy.
Sophie's World is an interesting novel. I wasn't thrilled with the premise of the book to start with but is quickly became something I didn't mind listening to while working around the house. For someone with a passing interest in philosophy the author does a good job reviewing the key philosophers throughout history through the 1990s. Sophie's World was the perfect book for me on this subject and also works for a young adult since the main character, Sophie, is a 14 almost 15 year old girl. While not for everyone, Sophie's World might well be your best introduction to the complex and every changing world of philosophy.
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