Discipline Book: How to Have a Better-Behaved Child From Birth to Age Ten, Vol. 1 Book

The edition that I read actually calls the book, "The Good Behaviour Book" and I think that is probably a better title.

I borrowed it from a friend and have kept it for months! Am finally returning it.

The chapters kept me sane as my daughter morphed from an adoring monosyllable infant into a 22 month old chatty, decisive (No! Not blue!) and highly opinionated toddler with occasional night terrors, meltdowns and constant picky-eating. It really calmed me down and let me view it all with a better perspective.

It may sound preachy in places but I think the heart of the book is in the right place. It doesn't say don't discipline it says do it consistently and do it lovingly. The point of discipline is not punishment it is to help the child learn and grow into a caring adult who has some semblance of self-control. Oh and to make sure they don't burn, electrocute or drown themselves before they grow up. ;)

While I don't intend to have even half as many children as the authors, I do use as many of their techniques as possible. And they seem to help. It's worth a read for older children too.