It’s amazing to me how many mistakes I make a day in parenting my sons. They just happen. I get busy and sloppy. Trying to keep my home clean, my family healthily fed and happy, and myself sane, is more than a one person job…sometimes it far exceeds the four hands my husband and I have. On occasion, I need some reminders and sometimes I need tips. Elizabeth Pantley has a way of holding up a mirror to parents and letting them see how their behavior has an impact on their children.
Kid Cooperation deals with all ages of child (mis)behavior. With examples of things parents say to their children that don’t really help and examples of things we let slip from our children, Pantley first shows the missteps we make when interacting with our little ones and then offers alternatives. I found her writing to be easy to understand. Following her recommendations requires that you actually think about what you’re doing rather than acting off the cuff. It means making a plan and being clear on what your expectations are. We like to think that parenting is instinctual but sometimes we let our emotions and all those other parts of our life influence the way we react to our children. Since reading Kid Cooperation, I’m taking more notice of the times when I’m not being direct with my sons or when I let my oldest son talk me out of my own rules. It’s the times when I’m tired, busy or cranky that get me in the most trouble and I’ll be sure to keep
I would definitely recommend Kid Cooperation to parents who need a little help, have had days where they’ve lost their voice from repeating themselves, or are tired of fighting to get their kids to cooperate day in and day out.
You can purchase a copy of Kid Cooperation at your local bookseller or online at Amazon.com
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