Pass ❌ Let’s start by renaming this book something that better represents its contents: Punishments for Kids. I poked around on the internet and learned that both Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend earned Ph.D.’s in clinical psychology and then went on to co-found a healthcare company together. I was unable to find any indication ofContinue reading “Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend”
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Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Pass ❌ I can sum up the book’s message in one sentence: In order to obey God, you must hit children (p. 30). Every bit of “Christianese” advice and instruction in Shepherding a Child’s Heart (SACH) is centered around this disturbing lie. Please be aware I won’t be using euphemisms like “spanking,” “discipline,” or “theContinue reading “Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp”
No Perfect Parents by Dave & Ann Wilson, Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel, & Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande
Pass ❌ ❌ ❌ Another stack of Christian parenting books that do not fully advocate for treating children with dignity and respect. I struggle writing reviews for books like these because inside of each of them you can find valuable wisdom, practical tips, and useful biblical guidance. However, with so little time for young familiesContinue reading “No Perfect Parents by Dave & Ann Wilson, Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel, & Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande”
Parenting – Getting It Right by Andy & Sandra Stanley
Pass ❌ Except for a handful of gems here and there, this book mainly consists of anecdotes from Andy and Sandra’s childhoods and their experiences as parents. I’ll spare you story-time with the Stanleys and share with you some key takeaways from the book. A couple issues I had with the book: One issue wasContinue reading “Parenting – Getting It Right by Andy & Sandra Stanley”
Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Pass ❌ Another Christian book falls victim to great name, terrible content. Although I noticed red flags early on, the Bible doesn’t actually include a parenting “method”, so faithful Christian parenting can look different from home to home. I would never expect an author to agree with me on every detail, and I like toContinue reading “Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick”
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
Pass ❌ Sadly, this was the 1st baby book I read- after reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Neither one particularly helpful. I hope this review saves one parent-to-be from wasting their time and, instead, invests in one of the baby books I do recommend. I found Karp’s book to be a bit repetitive,Continue reading “The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp”
Understanding the Human Being by Montanaro
Pass ❌ As part of my MACTE Montessori certification program, I had to read Montanaro’s book on childhood development. And truth be told, it was not my favorite book. The writing felt clunky, and I suspect something was lost in translation from the original Italian text. Montanaro’s book unpacks the various stages of development thatContinue reading “Understanding the Human Being by Montanaro”
Grace Based Discipline by Karis Kimmel Murray
Pass ❌ While the title may be enticing, the book has little to offer in the way of grace-based advice. Instead, much of Murray’s advice is short-term gain, behavior control tactics, such as punishment and rewards. Although Murray is a skilled writer with a knack for story telling and one-liners, this book gets one ofContinue reading “Grace Based Discipline by Karis Kimmel Murray”
Resources for Christian Discipline 