tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post92907837635533524..comments2023-06-21T07:17:56.761-04:00Comments on Mom, Outnumbered: Book Recommendation: "ScreamFree Parenting"Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342687558848193217noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post-36721061491058547732010-07-09T01:40:23.376-04:002010-07-09T01:40:23.376-04:00I hate when I catch my grammar errors after postin...I hate when I catch my grammar errors after posting. :-P<br /><br />Pardon my sloppy typing. I know you will notice. LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post-91910122484107021292010-07-09T01:38:41.984-04:002010-07-09T01:38:41.984-04:00Oh Beth! I have SO many parenting insecurities an...Oh Beth! I have SO many parenting insecurities and failures. <br /><br />I still make mistakes on an almost daily basis. Sometimes small things, sometimes big ones. Not to often, thankfully, but I have my parenting "dirty laundry" like anyone else.<br /><br />My mom was a ferocious yeller and verbal abuser in many ways. I walk a thin line of trying NOT to be her on a daily basis. I definitely could use this book, no doubt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post-87311853322283974002010-07-09T01:27:41.028-04:002010-07-09T01:27:41.028-04:00I am known as the control freak in the family (and...I am known as the control freak in the family (and extended family), I think I am really ready to read the book you recommended. My kids surely need more freedom from and less yelling on my side. They are NOT happy kids. Mommy said too many NO.and they got frustrated and inside anger. I need to learn much from you Beth.......I will see whether I can find a copy of that book soon.....ZhaoKidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640266540045043308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post-90392249660815692372010-07-08T18:28:31.822-04:002010-07-08T18:28:31.822-04:00Becky, "Free Range Kids" was indeed one ...Becky, "Free Range Kids" was indeed one that I mostly disagreed with, and yet I took some really important things to ponder from it. Truly. I think "ScreamFree Parenting" actually has it's similarities to the Free Range philosophy, but on a level more comfortable to me. I kinda think you'll dig it and I look forward to hearing what you thought. You may have already learned the lessons that I needed to get from it. It hit on my insecurities as a parent, things I think you might be past, but in any case, I can't wait to hear what someone else thinks! :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342687558848193217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963134888404598356.post-55254553889985562552010-07-08T17:48:10.393-04:002010-07-08T17:48:10.393-04:00LMAO! I sort of figured "Free Range Kids&quo...LMAO! I sort of figured "Free Range Kids" would not be the book for you. It's against everything I have observed about you as a parent. ;-) That was a fun read for me, and validated a lot of my own parenting thoughts in terms of kid freedom. It also allowed me to let my kids go a bit more. I am not letting them ride subways alone any time soon, but they can play in the front yard w/o supervision and ride their bikes around the block.<br /><br />"1-2-3 Magic" is great for younger kids, but not something I find all that effective for my older kids. I still took a lot from it and it helped me at a time when I was overwhelmed with three under 5. But I like "Have a New Kid by Friday" better in terms of actually dealing with intelligent, older kids who can be a tad manipulative. LOL!<br /><br />I tried (and failed) to finish the Spirited Child book. it just didn't speak to me at all.<br /><br />I just requested "ScreamFree Parenting" from the library. Looking forward to a good read! I could use it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com