4 pages tagged with "Parenting"
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness @ Jonathan Haidt
February 03, 2025 - 155 words - 1 mins
Haidt makes a compelling case about the dangers of unrestricted smartphone and social media access for children, backed by clear research on youth mental health trends since 2010. While the book effectively demonstrates how digital technology is impacting childhood development and offers practical s…
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Anger Management for Parents: How to Manage your Emotions & Raise a Happy and Confident Child @ Susan Garcia
September 27, 2023 - 26 words - 1 mins
Ironically, I did not finish my anger management book.
I probably need to restart it from page one, ideally before my kids test my patience again.
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How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 @ Joanna Faber
June 01, 2023 - 58 words - 1 mins
This one was a bit too long for my taste.
That said, it has many practical communication tricks that really help.
Some examples I found useful:
Present only two options instead of open-ended negotiation.
Acknowledge feelings first, then set boundaries.
Turn commands into playful challenges when pos…
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Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right @ Jamie Glowacki
February 04, 2021 - 19 words - 1 mins
Must-read for any parent.
In my experience, this was far more practical and useful than hiring a consultant.
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