Positive Parenting for a Peaceful World: A Practical Guide for the First Twelve Years

by Ruth Tod, Janet Bloomfield (Foreword)

How do 9/11-era parents deal with the fearful, violent world where their children are growing up? Two experts in non-violence show how to practice established conflict resolution techniques with children from birth through adolescence. It starts with better awareness of our own needs and wants, with peaceful ways to meet them. Words that solve problems without arguments lead families into sharing, working, and playing together so that peace is a normal feature of daily life--including dealing effectively with bullies.

Genres: Parenting

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2005

Reviews

[Nadya Booyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely book with some wonderful ideas on how to establish a home that respects every person's right to have a hand in their life. It emphasises both the freedom and the boundaries of children, and gives practical and easily applied ways to build a family on values of respect, love and compassion.

[Carmen]

I found this very similar to corporate communication and mediation speech. The book is trying to provide solutions to resolve conflict in the home but I have found it a bit too cold and rather depressing. Not my cup of tea.

[Carollida · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wasn't thrilled. Frankly, I found it cold and textbook-like. Not what I had in mind.