Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

by Kevin Leman

Book Overview

Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast. Focusing on changing a child's attitude, behavior, and character, it contains chapters for each day of the week.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800719026
• ISBN13: 9780800719029
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Book

Arrived on time Good book

No matter how great work as a parent you are doing, everybody can learn and gain with this great 'ha

I have a wonderful 30 years old daughter and a 11 years old boy. And a 1 1/2 year grandaughter. And I tell you, no matter how much experience in life you have, how sensible and wonderful parent you are - everybody can learn and benefit from this wonderful book. I wish I had read it decades ago...but still in time to shape me and hubby for our boys teenager years to come...what a blessing to have this book with us. A truly God sent reading material! I'm already purchasing one for my daughter - how wonderful for her and my son in law to raise my grandaughter applying Mr Lemans guidance since her early years...

Any parent can learn a lot from this excellent book

Want a kid without attitude? If you're tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with your little ankle-biters or the disrespectful hormone group, read this book and follow the simple principles, and you'll have a new kid by Friday. Guaranteed! (from the back cover) Have a New Kid by Friday is a five-day plan, Monday through Friday, that Dr. Leman swears really works. He shows us: * Why kids act the way they act * The 3 most important things every parent wants, and how to teach them * 3 simple strategies for success * 3pillars of self-worth and how to develop them * Be the shrink--launch what you learned on your unsuspecting child At the end of the book an A-to-Z appendix offers straightforward advice and gutsy plans of action on the hottest parenting topics--including bedwetting to talking back and much more. I love this book! The first day I picked it up, I read the introduction and the chapter for Monday (there are chapters for Monday through Friday) and I already saw some areas where I was going wrong with my teenagers. I implemented a change right away, and the result was positive. Dr. Leman's plan of action actually works. If you are having problems (or just want to stop problems before they start) with a child of any age level, then pick up a copy of Have a New Kid by Friday. This book is guaranteed to work--if you follow it's principles. Armchair Interviews says: Good help for any parent.

New Kid by Friday

My best friend, a Mother of 6 year old twins & a 3 year old couldn't stop talking about how this book, HAVE A NEW KID BY FRIDAY, made her a new Mom and changed her kids behavior. I thought sure, but you don't have teenagers like me. She insisted that I could use some of the strategies and techniques too, so I picked up the book. Dr. Leman has such a firm, lighthearted way of describing his interventions even with teens. I especially liked his simple strategy of "Say it once, Turn your back, & walk away! Now I have more good times with my kids and our family has become so calm and peaceful. What a great attitude change I have seen in my 2 teens. If you want to have more positive relationships with your kids, I highly recommend this book!

Where was this book 4 years ago???

I battled my daughter for years over the same issues: getting her up for school on time, getting her to eat and fighting with her over bedtime. I read Dr. Leman's book in one sitting, got excited about the prospect of having a different child on my hands and was simply amazed at the turn around in my daughter Jessica. Following the simple principles of this book encouraged me that I can continue to be a good mom, feeling good about myself for not having to yell and scream like I have for years. I have a daughter who I KNOW feels better about herself because of the changes I've made as a mom. My husband travels and won't be home until Fri. and I can't wait for him to see the difference in our daughter. I felt compelled to write this and I'm telling all of my friends at my daughter's gymnastic class about the positive changes in my life.

A new attitude for my 12-year old

I highly recommend this book to any parent who has struggled with a smart-mouthed son and hasn't been able to stop it. I followed the principles in the book and this time it seems to have worked. I had a new kid by Friday and today is Monday and so far I still have a new kid. We had a terrific weekend and I even felt like a new mom because I enjoyed the time I spent with my son instead of arguing with him. Now i'm looking forward to building a better relationship with my son and encouraging him in his new behavior and attitude.

Should be called new kid by Thursday!

This book saved me. What is more embarrassing than your mother-in-law buying you a book on parenting, but I was so desperate I picked it up and read it in 2 nights. I started implementing the ideas immediately and get this....I saw an instant change in my daughter's behavior! I was in this huge battle with her everyday and didn't even see how wrong I was to try and do battle with a 3 year old, but she is so strong-willed and I dug my heels in. I was going about it all wrong. I am so incredibly grateful for this book! I started reading it on Saturday night and saw such a significant change in her behavior by Thursday!! I liked how the book gave very specific and useful techniques and how I didn't ever get mad or angry like I was before. I just needed to refine my skills. I have read Dr. Leman's book, Sheet Music, and now I can say I'm a fan. Sheet music saved my marriage, and this book saved my relationship with my daughter. I would highly recommend it!