Review ~ Beyond Toddlerdom Tips by Dr. Christopher Green

I bought many books on parenting when my son was very small, now I tend to trust my own insticts.  I was recently having a sort out of my books and came across a little book that I love.  Dr. Christopher Green is a straight talking, practical kind of guy. There are no 'To be a perfect parent...' statements in hear, just common sense tips to keeping your 5 to 12 year olds on the rails (as he puts it).




Here are his top 15 secrets to successful parenting.

1. Be available
2. Routine and structure
3. Consistent limits and rules
4. Flexibility and compromise
5. Choice and freedom
6. Communicate early
7. Ask, don't nag
8. Notice the good
9. Reward good behaviour
10. Subtle rewards are the best
11. Confrontation causes resentment
12. Calm spreads calm
13. Cool off and regain control
14. Forgive and move on
15. Don't stir up the animal

Dr. Christopher Green is one of Britain's best known parenting authors.  The thing I like so much about his writing is that he has learned from the parents he has worked with. 

I've had this book around 3 years now and it's looking well worn to say the least.  Picking it up again today I know this is a book that was well worth the money.  It saved me many, many headaches.




Toddler Taming is another superb book by Dr. Christopher Green it's a parents' guide to the first four years of your childs life.

Check out Jack's Puppy Blog.

I had some information sent through to me last week about Teen Cash Machine which is an program designed for teen to set up websites to generate money for themselves.  Even though my son Jack is only 9 (soon to be ten) I thought I'd take a look.  I firmly believe the internet is the way forward for  our children and it's something I love too.  I clicked onto the video presentation which explained everything.  Very interesting.  Anyway a couple of days later I received another short video of the creators daughter (age 11) who has used the program checking out how much money she's made.  She was super excited. Jack happened to be in the room and obviously picked up on what I was watching and asked me to play it again.  I did and then I showed him the first video too.  His response was "Can I get it mum, PLEEEAASE!"

I talked it over with him and also with my husband.  We decided as he was only 9 that I would help him to create a blog and see if he enjoyed it.  The deal is if he likes it and sticks with it we will buy him the Teen Cash Machine program for his birthday in April. 

He's super excited and delighted with his blog Puppy from the Pound. Please come and take a look and show your support.  http://puppyfromthepound.blogspot.com/

Thanks

Wendy

P.S.  If you're interested in learning more about Teen Cash Machine, I have a coupon to save money.  Just click on this link http://www.teencashmachine.com.au/coupon/1336934