What are you reading?

Robeano · October 2014

And I don't mean for pleasure. I mean what type of parenting books are you reading? As Hannah is getting older I'm looking for some good books to help with the next stages of life. In the past week I feel like I'd had a glimpse of the terrible twos, *shudder*. I want to get some reading done. Also looking for books that deal with multiple children. Any suggestions ladies?

Ruthie04 · October 2014

Love and Logic is our go to parenting book. I also used some concepts from 123 Magic when I was teaching parenting classes to foster/ adoptive parents. DS1 is struggling a bit with speech, so we also read It Takes Two to Talk. As far as multiple children...well, I'm just winging it on that one!

Mrs.AmyDylan · October 2014

I'm reading love and logic also. I enjoy the choices and consequences of their method.

Jenny935 · October 2014

I use Love & Logic at school, and have thought about getting the parenting version. I find that the philosophies work really well at school. You make them feel consequences ALL.THE.TIME. However, they're natural consequences rather than some random punishment and you don't have to yell as much because it's more like "This is how it is. You know X is going to happen every time you do Y, so there's no need to whine about it." There's a learning curve on both adult and kid side, but once they realize you're not kidding they start realizing they're not getting away with much. I will admit, it's hard to be consistent! It takes work!