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This book provides excellent insight into the dynamics of the relationship between siblings. Parents are quick to place children into roles, even unintended negative roles, and children often end up blaming the sibling for their discontent as a result. This book gives good advice on how to relate to each child as an individual and help that child feel special for what is unique about them, not for the roles that we put them into. My children are only 3 1/2 and 2 and already show signs of rivalry...with the advice in this book, I've been able to start the process of helping them learn how to learn to get along with each other and have respect in their relationship...not just being nice to their sibling because I say so. My only slight disappointment with this book is that because it stresses communication, it is naturally geared towards children who are more verbal - at least 3 years and up. So I could have used a little more advice on getting my 2 year old involved in this process, but in the meantime, I'm working with his sister to develop a good relationship between the two. As he becomes more verbal, we'll already be heading in the right direction to have a loving and respectful relationship between them. I definitely recommend this book to anyone with more than one child, even if they already mostly get along!Read full review
Great information and easy to read!! Great book, highly recommend. The authors do a great job explaining how to deal with your children so they get along better. From comparisons to fights to putting children in roles - all great information. Great examples in cartoon form for parents to really get how to use the ideas in everyday life. I've tried it on my young children (3 years and 7 years old) and it really works!! I wish I had this book before my 2nd son was born!!
I have to admit in fairness to this book, I read it when I was sick in bed so I may have not gotten all out of it I should have. However, what I did take away was very easy to apply and very effective. I have noticed a difference in my 3.5 year old's behavior toward our 10 month old. Just by changing the way I speak to him and understanding a bit of where he is coming from, he has stopped bullying the little one by about 75%. That is 75% more sanity for me. I also didn't realize how much my husband and I have already started with the comparisons - a huge contributor to rivalry! We are trying to cut that out asap! I have decided to read it once a year since the advice works for all ages. Would recommend!
I'm an oldie. I purchased this book just before the birth of my son in 1987. My daughter was 3 1/2. I read it while he was in intensive care for a week in the hospital. We arrived home from the hospital, walked in, sat down and my daughter said "Mommy, you're always holding the baby." My natural response would have been "no I'm not; we just got home." Instead, I responded "You're worried Mommy doesn't love you anymore." Her little eyes welled up with tears. "You're my very favorite first-born daughter and I'll never love another first-born daughter as much as I love you. If you want me to put the baby down, you just tell me and I will." She sniffled. "Do you want me to put the baby down now and hold you?" I asked. She responded with bright eyes "No." Then she skipped off to play. I repeated this one more time and ... never again. I used everything in this book. My children are 27 and 24 now and are such good friends. Buy this book. It works no matter the age of your kids!Read full review
This book really helps if you have siblings that are constantly bickering! I have 4 kids, but 2 of them are alwaysssss fighting, so this book has helped me approach this situation without flipping my lid!! I highly recommend it, also the 1-2-3 Magic book, i just ordered it, my daughters therapist recommended both books!
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