And unlike Dr. Spock, W. Cleon Skousen actually raised kids, including a bunch who weren't his own.
Posted on 04/27/2007 2:13:45 PM PDT by solon_where_r_u
I am in the middle of a divorce and have a one-year old son whom I plan on raising as well as I can in the time I can spend with him. To this end, if anyone can recommend some character-centered child rearing books, I would be very grateful. Thanks..
The what to expect series of books have been invaluable with my 1 and 3 year olds. Some very good insight into developmental milestones and understanding what’s going on during the key early years. And a nice reference for when the “mechanicals” aren’t running too smoothly. When to call the doctor, when to keep an eye on things and when to relax.
Babycenter.com also has a weekly email that you can sign up for that will tell you what to look for - “your baby at 14 months” type stuff.
“Help! There’s A Liberal Under My Bed.”
LOL, I just realized I said books don’t help and then told you to read. I meant that child-rearing books never really helped me.
To read with your baby, start with Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney (it comes in a board book version so your baby can eat it, too ;-) ) and I’ll Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.
To Train Up a Child
By Michael Pearl
LOL!
Thanks, but no thanks.
Most certainly not..
Children’s Books Gift Package
http://www.drlaurashop.com/product.php?id=18
Parenthood By Proxy
http://www.drlaurashop.com/product.php?id=44
Stupid Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids
http://www.drlaurashop.com/product.php?id=43
Dr Laura recommends books
http://www.drlaura.com/reading/
Dare to Discipline, by Dobson.
Reading with kids is one of those lost parenting skills that really makes a world of difference. My 3yo and I read and talk about pictures in catalogs, magazines (home and garden and wildlife), kids books of course and really anything we can get our hands on.
The only odd moment we’ve had as a result was when his eyes were opened to something we weren’t aware he noticed. “I didn’t know they made dog shaped topiaries...” New worlds have opened up through reading, that’s for sure.
Encyclopedia Brown
( I loved em,after I could read of course)
“Dare to Discipline,” James Dobson.
When you have to say no, explain why.
If you are Christian pray with him and teach him the love of God, why and how Christ died on the cross for our sins,prepared a place in Heaven for His children.
The love for your son will lead you to be the best Dad you can be.
May God Bless you and your precious son.
I haven't read that one. But this review of To Train Up a Child from Amazon.Com really concerns me.
Is this really what the book teaches?
In their book the Pearls advocate pulling an infant's hair, "thumping" a toddler and a daily routine of whipping infants, toddlers and preschoolers to teach them to be submissive. They encourage parents to whip their children 10 times several times a day starting at 3 months old.If so, I must strongly disagree with your choice.
And unlike Dr. Spock, W. Cleon Skousen actually raised kids, including a bunch who weren't his own.
The “Teaching Your Children” books by Richard and Linda Eyre:
Teaching Your Children Values
Teaching Your Children Responsibility
Teaching Your Children Joy
Teaching Your Children Sensitivity
(they’ve written a bunch of other books too, but these are the only ones I’m familiar with)
They also have a website, though it’s mostly oriented to selling you their various programs. http://www.valuesparenting.com/
They’re LDS, but nothing in the books is specific to their religion.
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