If you forget everything else remember this

by Katharine Hill

From that first angelic role in the nativity play to that first love, from broken hearts and best friendships to school bullies, life as a parent in the primary years is an emotional roller coaster. And amidst the practical chaos of finding swimming goggles, making packed lunches, cleaning out the rabbit and refereeing sibling squabbles, many of us long for help, for a little wisdom to help us do the job well.

Remember this is that help! Wisdom in stories and bite-sized chapters to help navigate this challenging season of parenting and family life – sayings to read in a few minutes while waiting for the kettle to boil, to commit to memory and draw upon at a second’s notice, and hilarious cartoons to bring a smile.

“There are times in our parenting when wish there was somewhere we could go to find help with the challenges of being a mum or a dad… Remember this oozes wisdom, practical help and above all, understanding.” – Rob Parsons OBE, Founder and Chairman of Care for the Family.

164 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Iain Hamill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice easy read, good reminder for parents to keep the important things central, set boundaries, encourage, discipline, persevere, enjoy!

[Maxine McGregor · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read with good ideas, made light with the inclusion of illustrations, that are quite comical.

[Derek Winterburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is clear account of some 'common sense' principles for parenting. It is not a detailed 'how to' book, but reflections on simple sentences such as "Remember who you are." Nevertheless I think it is a valuable read.

It definitely is from the same school of thought as Rob Parsons. But instead of his 'Businessman tips' style this Hill writes more in the vein of blog posts and from a mother's perspective. I found the first half of the book to be very familiar ground, but the second half more personal and interesting. In particular the chapter of grandparents was perceptive and the 'Snow Leopard Moment' one salutary.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A parenting book that doesn't judge, or try to tell you what to do, or where you're going wrong, just sensible, this is what worked for us type advice!