Nanny 911: Expert Advice for All Your Parenting Emergencies

by Deborah Carroll and Stella Reid

Book Overview

Regain control of your children with simple, direct, nanny-tested measures Is your life chaotic? Are your kids running the show? Do you feel like you're more of a zookeeper than a parent? Take heart,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006085295X
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: It Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 0.8" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

A great parenting tool, and also great for Grandparents!

This is one of the best guides to parenting I have ever read, and I am a trained parenting teacher. What I like about this book is it is very tried and true information, practical suggestions, very quick and easy to read and laid out in a way that is easy to reference. The underlying beliefs are based in a firm understanding of what children need to feel happy and behave well, and they never lose sight of the need for a family to share time and love, and for each member to be self-disciplined. This book is primarily practical, NOT theoretical, and the practical approach makes it a very easy book to share. Parenting approaches can be very divisive, both between parents, grandparents, and other caregivers. This books gives simple, practical solutions that are easy for all family members to agree on and try, that are grounded in respect for every family member.

Serious 911!

All I have to say is if it worked for my kids (8 year old girl and 6 year old boy) and my family, it will work for you! Just stick with it and do everything Nanny Deb and Nanny Stella say and you will see immediate results! It was the best purchase I could have made.

Nanny 911 is really Childrearing 101...

I was orphaned when I was two years old and had to suffer the next 16 years in the incompentent hands of 16 different homes/orphanges...talk about ruining your life, that would certainly do it. With one exception, the "parents" I had could have used a course in Nanny 911 because they had no clue how to relate to children as human beings. Now, as an adult, I see this parental incompetence and inablity to relate to children as human beings, all around me. I think they should make it a law for all parents-to-be, especially foster parents, to take a course in Nanny 911. The book is not very detailed but it doesn't have to be, as simple principles are more easily remembered than complicated ones. It covers all the bases -- I wouldn't add a thing. I would have loved having parents who exercised all the principles these obviously competent nannies demonstrate.

Worth every penny

I've had the Nanny 911 book for about 2 weeks now and I can already see positive changes in my 3 year old. The idea of the marble jar is fantastic. It's a great way to stop and acknowledge good behavior and deeds, i.e. today he got 1 marble for holding the door open for me, 2 marbles for being brave in his swim lesson and 3 marbles for using good manners at dinner. He is very motivated by the reward that comes when the jar is full (his reward is staying up an hour late and watching tv in pj's) and it's so pleasant to be looking for little behaviors to celebrate throughout the day. I also love their advice about 'actions have consequences.' One of my son's behaviors that was annoying me was him not listening to me and me having to ask him to do things ad naseum. Finally, last week I asked him to get in his carseat and I told him that if he didn't he would lose his tv privileges. He lost tv for the day and believe me he is now lightening fast about getting his bottom in the seat. I also love their advice about 'mean what you say'. I realized I was letting a lot of things slide by asking him to do something and not following up when he didn't comply. I now pause, get down on his level, make sure we have eye contact and ask him something very specific. It's making me pause and be mindful about what I want to ask of him. I am currently in grad school studying family therapy and Nanny Deb's approach is usually spot on with what I am learning. Her focus on making sure children are taught to be emotionally intelligent (not her words), and practice good communication is the foundation of healthy kids and families. My only critique of the book, as another poster wrote, is that the book seems like it was rushed to press. Some thoughts are incomplete like in the section on Time Outs they talk about Allegra not understanding time and having a tantrum but they never say how/when she would get a timeout. I understand, though, that business is business and the show is hot now and this is the time to sell a lot of books. I'm sure the book could be improved in future revisions but I'm still finding it immensely useful.

Review for Nanny 911

This is a great learning tool for Moms, Dads, Grandparents, anyone with a family or that even knows a family who could use some useful advice on making their family run smoother. It is an easy read, not textbook style but written in a very practical and down to 'real life' style with examples from real families. It has many simple, and workable ideas on how to make children behave and parents work together to make a happier and more peaceful family. I really recommend this book!