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O.K. I'm A Parent Now What? by Brandi A. Davis DSI Press
book review by Libby Grandy
"Teach your children by modeling and mentoring, how to express their feelings and needs."
O.K. I'm A Parent Now What? should be in every parent's resource library. Brandi A. Davis is a professional Parenting Coach with a Bachelors of Science in Child Development and Family Studies. Society has changed over the past years, and Davis brings the reader up-to-date information in regard to child raising, providing valuable advice, regardless of the age of the child in the family.
She offers methods to handle frustrating daily problems that all parents face. Problems that are highlighted in the chapter titles such as: "GO TO SLEEP ALREADY!," "JUST GET DRESSED!," and "When CAUSE I SAID SO Is Not Enough." The phrase "been there, done that" runs through many parents' minds when reading the titles and gives new parents a heads-up on what to expect. Davis addresses these issues in a clear, concise manner. Her suggestions are down-to-earth and easy to implement.
She discusses issues such as respect. Parents expect respect from their children but sometimes forget that a child deserves respect, too. Davis states that when children feel disrespected they use their own powerful weapon—"No"—leading to a battle of wills. She gives examples on how showing a child respect can turn that kind of negative interaction around, believing that modeling is the best way to teach children appropriate behavior.
Davis covers a number of possible scenarios with children, offering practical, wise advice. O.K. I'm A Parent Now What? is a valuable resource for every parent, grandparent and great-grandparent.