Youre a Better Parent Than You Think

by Ray Guarendi

Dr. Ray Guarendi, nationally esteemed child psychologist and author at his very best... and funniest. Appearing before a standing room only crowd, Dr. Ray delivers a non-stop 95 min. presentation about raising kids that will have you actually believing that you too can be a better parent, even as you roll on the floor with laughter. Witty and logical, the You’re a Better Parent Than You Think! Guide to the Fifty of the Most Frustrating Discipline Problems will have you laughing and examining your own parenting issues. Dr. Ray takes 50 commonly asked questions by parents and presents common sense techniques to solve the most daunting parental challenges. This series of questions and answers, constructed from articles written by Dr. Ray, will surely touch you and help you in your own parenting journey. Stand strong, and be the parent that God designed you to be! Topics Out to Dinner Becoming Your Parent The Difference Between Girls and Boys There's Still Time to Rename Her Christine Initials After Their names Syndromes You're Bigger Than They Are As funny as it is, Dr. Ray will leave you with nine important Discipline is love in action Good discipline is grounded in good sense Good parents make mistakes (lots of them) and learn from them Strong discipline isn't complicated Discipline is action - not talk All discipline interacts with a one-of-a-kind object -- a child Kids are built to misbehave Humans resist discipline -- some a little, some a lot Good parents are misunderstood. Really good parents are really misunderstood. A great gift to parents with small and big kids. Cheap family training, and great entertainment.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Catholic

Unknown Binding

First published December 30, 1984

Reviews

[Alex Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I’ll be revisiting in the parenting years to come!

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've finished reading this for the first time but I will definitely be re-visiting it multiple times.

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve heard Dr Ray’s show on the radio and liked his common-sense approach so when we found out we were having baby, I looked up his books. This was a good easy read, sensible advice, some of it practical although mostly general... Might have to re-read.

[Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this probably a decade ago and I liked it. It was at a point when I definitely needed someone to tell me that I was a better parent than I felt like I was.

Guarendi is Catholic and has written books on adoption and parenting in general.

[Kristen MacGregor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book and I recommend it to all parents- both new, experienced, and expecting! Dr. Guarendi goes through all of the traps we have as parents and disciplining practices. If you want reassurances that you're on the right track, this book is a boost. If you want ideas of what to do - and what NOT to do - this book is a guide. Dr. Guarendi is very experienced and shares his wisdom in a humorous and understandable way. I may read this book again when I have older children and need some help!

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely outstanding book. It presents very practical advice for staying sane as a parent amid times when it can be very difficult, stressful, and scary to be a parent. Much of the advice fits well with what we already believe and is already working well for us.

I will be returning to this book many times over the next several years as my kids are 2 and under and I know I will need the refresher from time to time.

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this on the free shelf at the library, and it has simple, practical advice for parents. There was nothing earth-shatteringly new to me, but it did provide me with some good reminders as I raise my 11 and 13 year olds. I love the line on the first page that states, "Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids." Ha! All parents can relate to this statement!

[Gena Lott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very no-nonsense and practical look at parenting.

[TheRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent advice, easy Q&A format.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I return to when I need some common-sense advice. It's my favorite parenting book!