I'm almost done with what some book critics call the "parenting bible." I'm usually a little skeptical with books that claim to be a bible of some sort but this one came so highly recommended by "real" people that I just had to give it a shot.It's a thumbs up.
I particularly like the authors' style of asking the reader (presumably a parent, or nanny which brings me to another review later on the book I'm currently attempting to read called The Nanny Diaries) to put him/herself in the child's shoes to understand what the child could potentially feel if spoken to in a certain way.
Also, apparently there is a correct way to praise, and it is not "good boy/girl" or "that was brilliant" etc...
Another surprise: Saying "I'm proud of you!" doesn't necessarily make the child feel good about him/herself!
3 comments:
erm.. whats the correct words?
sounds interesting
jolenesiah: there are no fixed words but there is a whole chapter in the book just about praising. the chapter's summary says:
1. describe what you see
2. describe what you feel
3. sum up the child's praiseworthy behavior with a word
i wish i can tell you more... but there is too much in the chapter to write in this little space, sorry!
wah, sounds like it is a MUST REAd book. wah, u so busy still have time to read, shame on me haha
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