6/1/2023 0 Comments John grogan books![]() ![]() There are also helpful charts and other visual aids for presenting data or ideas. Structurally it is divided into seven sections, further subdivided into twenty-seven chapters, each of which in turn is comprised of several short, succinct treatments of the subjects under discussion. The book is exceptionally dense with information, covering a massive range of subjects and situations – from living around dangerous furniture to ways to help with dyslexia – interspersed with stories, anecdotes, and other real-life examples to illustrate the points being made. ![]() The title posits the fundamental juxtaposition at the heart of the book, a dichotomy that turns out to be a false one: should parents emphasize the positive but risk spoiling them, or be willing to discipline but risk being too cold and harsh? This is a false choice, as Frandsen writes, “You will never spoil your newborn baby by loving her too much,” and goes on to detail her approach – rather than punish, what matters is connecting specific behaviors with specific consequences, helping to inculcate a sense of responsibility rather than culpability. With a strong emphasis on how parents can help raise independent, mature, and self-assured kids, this is a timely book, passionately written, and full of real-world, practical advice. ![]() ![]() Parenting with Kindness and Consequences by Barbara Frandsen is a fascinating, detailed guide to parenting that blends the professional and the personal into one coherent vision. ![]()
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