CREATESPACE No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame

I wish I'd discovered this book sooner. I was struggling to find the right way to teach my little one boundaries without it being a battle, this showed me many ways to understand and deal with my daughter - as soon as I put the methods into practice our relationship improved. Boundaries became much clearer for her to understand and respect once I'd learnt how to explain them to a two year old properly and in a loving way that diffused the potential for conflict. If you're feeling like every day is a battle, the advice in this book will change all that. Like all parenting books, there is sometimes a tendency to give the impression that this method is the only correct way, which can make it feel a little preachy, but honestly, the advice is worth it.

Loved this book. Easy to read, clear, great examples, easy to put into practice, and has a great impact on your relationship with your toddler (a 2 year old in my case). Much easier to get her dressed, changed, into the car seat (sort of) etc. Be warned though - once you start parenting this way, you may notice that your own parents, grandparents etc., do things very differently and over-rely on distraction techniques to avoid meltdowns. You can have fun deciding whether to let them continue (threatening your great work) or gently suggesting a different way (storms will start brewing, this will NEVER be forgotten and mentioned at every family get together). Enjoy!

Loved this book, I go back to it over and over and trying to convince my partner to read it too. All you need to know to be a gentle parent it’s here. Easy to read and divided in short chapters.

This book has helped our family so much. Respectful parenting instead of punitive. I have a sensible, behaved, polite, well rounded 4 year old because of this book. Definitely worth buying.

A useful book for any parents or carers who don't like the 'traditional' parenting books. Some really useful chapters about toddler behaviours which enables you to consider how your own reactions further impacts on the situation. A good go to read during developmental milestones