Reviews for Parenting Young Children

The average rating for Parenting Young Children based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-02-07 00:00:00 Gene Rawl Good advice, but so concise it can lead to more questions than answers. The authors regularly use blanket statements without listing any evidence to back up their claims, leading you to wonder if they are based on scholarly research or simple theories. Overall I tended to agree with their recommendations, but this book would not really convert anyone who wasn't predisposed to this school of child-rearing. Granted, this book is meant to complement an in-person class, with a facilitator who can fill in the gaps. Still, I felt the tone to be fairly authoritarian ("trust us, we know we are right about this"), which is ironic given the themes of the class. In a nutshell: good content, poorly presented.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-08-06 00:00:00 Joel Westfahl A very useful and practical book about parenting! It illustrates key concepts and important practices and strategies for parenting toddlers. I found the book very useful for parents as well as caregivers and educators. I loved the way the information and points were presented, and the examples that demonstrate the practices and behaviors in a very clear way. I particularly loved the tips and things to remember sections. Finally, it is a beautiful book that shows you that parenting in not a game but a serious process that can result in various long lasting outcomes on children.