The Parent's Problem Solver: Smart Solutions for Everyday Discipline Dilemmas and Behavioral Problems

by Cathryn Tobin

An easy-to-use, alphabetically arranged handbook offers parents a handy reference on how to solve fifty common behavioral problems in children from infants to school-aged youngsters, including... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609807617
• ISBN13: 9780609807613
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

My favorite parenting resource!

I don't usually write reviews, but this book is so great that it deserves another review (even though everyone else who has reviewed this book so far thinks it's great too)! Dr. Cathryn has such a wonderful way of writing, it almost feels like she is having a dialogue with you. I found that as I was reading, I would have a mental question, and low and behold, within the next section she would address it, just like she knew what I was thinking. Her advise is practical and realistic, and she presents it in a very non-judgemental way, which makes it very easy to read all of the different sections, even those that may not seem applicable (yet!). I originally bought the book to address sleep issues, but have been very pleased by all of the other issues she addresses. She provides very simple instructions to follow to correct this all too common problem. And they worked!! She also explains the why's and possible consequences of not changing certain behaviors, which is enlightening and certainly motivating.Thanks Dr. Cathryn for providing such a great resource for new parents!

An A-Z Amazing Book

As a parent of twin four-year-olds boys, I am grateful to have found a book that gives me straight answers, without making me feel guilty. Dr Tobin has given me a tool---the 3Rs---- that I can use anytime, anywhere with any kind of problem. I am going to buy this book for all my expecting friends!

I LOVE THIS BOOK!

This is a great book for parents, teachers, grandparents, babysitters, anyone who lives or works with children. Dr Cathryn gives sensible advice for anyone who wants to handle situations in a manner that benefits the child. I've used Dr Tobin's advice with my Grade Two students, and I find I am yelling less at my kids, and spending more time having fun teaching them. Thanks Dr Tobin. How about a video next?

TWO THUMBS UP!

My four-year old daughter loves to suck on her thumb, especially when she is dozing off. Until I read Dr Tobin's book, I thought pressuring my daughter to stop thumbsucking would work. But Dr Tobin gave me a whole new way of looking at the situation. I realized it's my daughters way of comforting herself, and that until she felt ready to give it up, my pressuring her was not helping. As Dr Tobin says, "It's her thumb!" One day, I asked my little girl, "Do you want to stop sucking your thumb?" She said, "No daddy. I like my thumb, a lot." So, I stopped playing the heavy. I don't know if it's a coincident or what...but once I backed off, my daughter virtually stopped sucking her thumb. What a relief.

THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE....

I can't believe how much easier it is to deal with the every day "stuff" nowthat I'm using the 3R's. Reframe, reflect, and resolve comes naturally andis a simple tool for realizing the areas you need to work on. Now, when I'mfinding myself getting upset with one of my kids, I stop and ask myself,"How am I caught up in this situation?" This book is a MUST for anyone whois baffled by their kids behavior.