When Your Kids Push Your Buttons

by Bonnie Harris

If you're a parent, you know the feeling. In one moment, with one sentence, a certain look, or a defiant act, your kid pushes your buttons-and you react in a way that you will later regret. In this beautiful, wise, and deeply insightful book, family counselor Bonnie Harris shows you how to defuse parenting "road rage"-and end the action-and-reaction cycle between you and your child once and for all.

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First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Christina McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not a huge fan of parenting books or self-help books, but I can't underestimate how helpful I found this book. I don't think I would be exaggerating to say it has literally changed the way I parent. This book shows you how your behaviour is rooted to your own childhood, and how those beliefs and standards frame the way you parent. It completely opened my eyes to why I react to certain situations, and how I can deal with these situations better. It completely changed my perception so I can now see my child's agenda, rather than just my agenda. Because I'm now aware of my emotions and can now assess (most) situations without getting emotionally involved, I'm able to more confidently parent my children.

A fantastic parenting guidebook that's completely opened my eyes!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great parenting book, good reflection and awareness. Now to remember in those moments....

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book on parenting that forces us to look at ourselves and our own behavior, past and present, rather than solely focusing on the child's behaviour and trying to "fix" it.