I Never Get Anything: How to Keep Your Kids from Running Your Life

by Thomas W. Phelan

Outlining the six tactics kids use to get their way, this reference teaches parents to think objectively about their children's favorite ploys and emotionally manipulative strategies. Insightful analyses emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying emotional dynamics of testing and offer practical solutions, from knowing how to say “no” comfortably to when to say “yes” encouragingly. Ensuring a healthy relationship between children and parents, this humorous, down-to-earth guide enables parents to manage their own behavior and that of their children.

Genres: Parenting

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kirstie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good advice i will use this method with my kids. information repeats through out book but looks at situations from differnt angles. I read 1 2 3 magic (for ages 2-10) first and this book has a lot of the same information and case studies. I would read 1 2 3 magic if I did not know of this method. If a few years had passed and I wanted a review of this method with maybe a few new points i would read this book.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, basic information with examples to go by.