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All Reviews for The Well-Behaved Child
On 11/20 Liesl Kruger wrote:
I recently read "The Well-Behaved Child" by John Rosemond. In this book the author covers the 7 fundamentals to effective discipline with the understanding that the parent takes his/her role seriously. Mr Rosemond encourages no-nonsense parenting where children do as they are told ad parents ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 11/15 Carlyn Canady wrote:
John Rosemond is a family psychologist. He has written several books on raising children based on his experiences as a psychologist and a parent. This book is no different.
Rosemond covers four “seven” lists that he infers are the foundational principles of parenting. According to the back cover, ... Well-Trained or Disciplined?
On 11/13 Erin Miller wrote:
I recently read a really good book on discipline and thought I would share. It was "The Well-Behaved Child" by John Rosemond. I liked finding a book that was not only practical, but also a throw-back to the discipline used in the olden days. The one thing that I think I liked the most about this book ... Book Review
On 11/11 Christopher Tabone wrote:
The Well-Behaved Child, written by John Rosemond deals with how to discipline our children in a way that actually works. This book is an encouragement to parents and a tool for those on the brink of starting a family. The message that the author gives is one of love, mercy, and consistency. We need to ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 11/9 Verlina Adame wrote:
I have 5 kids. I have been parenting for 7 years now and am by far a long ways for the perfect parent or an expect, but as a parent who feels I have a good handle on my kids, I didn't get a whole lot from this book for my own family. I did walk away with a few ideas that I will try.
The Well Behaved ... Great for new parents
On 11/6 Colleen Burgess wrote:
As I started reading "The Well Behaved Child" by John Rosemond I quickly found myself taking notes. His principles are very "matter of fact". In the book psychologist John Rosemond shares seven fundamentals to effective discipline, seven discipline tools, seven top behavior problems and seven tales ... The well behaved child
On 11/5 Stephen Escalera wrote:
Any parent of a child older than 12 months old knows that children have a mind of their own and many times, that mind tells them to rebel against all social mores known to the civilized world. It is the goal of most, if not all parents to be able to train their child in a way that teaches the child ... Book Review - The Well-Behaved Child
On 11/4 Todd McKeever wrote:
Today I have another book review that I get the privileged to do thanks to Thomas Nelson
In Rosemond’s book titled “The Well Behaved Child”, there are some great ideas and many more where you may say, “That sounds so old school and primitive”. Well, it may be but his point early in the book ... The Well Behaved Child
On 11/2 Jennifer James wrote:
The well-behaved child, Discipline that really works, By John RosemondThis book provides a great (new, but old fashioned) viewpoint on parenting. This book is full of the parenting information your grandmother would have given you. Long gone are the days of letting our children fail. The new norm is ... Book Review
On 10/30 Joanne Eva wrote:
This book by John Rosemond both confirmed some of my original ideas with child disclipine – and totally threw others out the window. Whilst it was not quite what I was expecting,the book did concrete some ideas which could be implemented. I don’t think it is for every family and there seemed to be ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/29 Hannah Kopkie wrote:
Being the mother of two small children with another on the way, I understand how important it is to effectively discipline your child. This book conveyed a lot of good strategies on how to do just that. John does a really good job at not only setting children straight but also the parents as we are usually ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/29 Becky Stewart wrote:
Well, as one of my first forays into the world of blogging, I will tackle a book review for Thomas Nelson. The book I chose is called “The Well-Behaved Child” by John Rosemond. Being that I am not yet a parent (but hope to be one very soon), I figured this book would be a good way for me to start ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/27 Jenna Gaskill wrote:
When I was given the opportunity to review the book by Thomas Nelson Publishers, The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond, I wasn't sure what I'd think. I know his thinking is a bit different than my own in some ways, but I do agree that for children to learn from their misbehavior there must be a meaningful ... Book Review: The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/27 Susan Braun wrote:
Another month, another set of books to review. Fun, fun!
The Well-Behaved Child.
Ah, John Rosemond – where do I begin? When my kids were very young, I enjoyed Rosemond’s columns in the local paper. He was practical and old-fashioned. I loved his thoughts on potty-training by 2: none of this “wait till the child shows signs ... Book Chat
On 10/26 Kristen Arland wrote:
I love reading. I typically pick some kind of fiction, but every now and then will pick up a non-fiction book. I was chosen to give my first ever book review! My kids are typically pretty good kids. They fight with each other, don't pick up unless I threaten them, and are occasionally bad. But overall ... Book Review: The Well Behaved Child
On 10/25 Jamie Driggers wrote:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Resource, October 24, 2009
By Jamie Driggers "biodrigger"
The well-behaved child; is it a fantasy? A concoction of some sadist's mind to torment guilt ridden mothers while we sleep? Is the best a parent can hope for is to get by until the kids are grown and gone, or can ... Very Good Resource
On 10/24 Matt Thisse wrote:
I recently received and read a new book from Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book is called “The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works.” The book is written by John Rosemond, a noted parenting author. There are a LOT of parenting books available, and they all come from different ... Book Review: The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/22 John Engle wrote:
In this book John Rosemond makes it clear that he thinks today's parents have been confused by decades of "psychobabble" from so-called experts. What once was considered common knowledge by previous generations has been replaced with confusing ideas and practices by today's parents.The result has been ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/21 Gwyn Valverde wrote:
I have been a parent for 11 years. I have read A LOT of parenting books. Within the last few years I've grown disenchanted because they all started to blend together and sound the same. I admit I wasn't sure about this book when I first heard of it. BUT - after I started reading, I was captivated! ... The Well-Behaved Child review
On 10/21 Charity Mullins wrote:
If you are like me, you have probably noticed many children who are out of control. Example: the wailing child in the grocery store! I’ve wondered myself what are the best ways to prevent such outbursts. I recently finished reading The Well-behaved Child by John Rosemond. In the book, Mr. Rosemond ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/19 Jason Daniels wrote:
I recently had the opportunity to read a book on parenting by parenting expert John Rosemond, titled “The Well-Behaved Child”. While we have been fortunate enough to have fairly well behaved children ourselves, the contents of this book have been really informative for us, and we have already ... Review: The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/19 Sarah Griffiths wrote:
This is the latest book about child-rearing from expert John Rosemond, who has a refreshing view that we need to get back to the basics – back to rearing our children the way our grandparents did.
Rosemond spends a great deal of the book focusing on why we should get back to the old ways and ... The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works! by John Rosemond
On 10/18 Ryan Haack wrote:
John Rosemond's “The Well-Behaved Child” is old school. Rosemond tells us that our grandmother could have written this book. That is, if your grandmother is demeaning and thinks she's the best grandmother in the whole world.Unfortunately, the few positive aspects of this book are lost in the sea ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/17 Michelle Gills wrote:
There are about a billion parenting books out there, and sometime, I think I've read most of them, but The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond is different. First of all, Mr. Rosemond is real...meaning, its not all about getting on the child's level, time out, and using a question at the end of ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/14 Shirley Rempel wrote:
I have read many child discipline/development books, but this is the first one that I have definite mixed opinions on.
For the most part, I thought that Rosemond made a lot of sense when he states that there is too much emphasis on behavior problem diagnosis (or misdiagnosis in his opinion) and not ... The Well Behaved Child - A Book Review
On 10/14 Jeff Cole wrote:
In a time when many parents refuse to discipline their children, it is refreshing to read the words of Psychologist and author John Rosemond. It is my contention -- and the author's as well, it seems -- that by simply reading this book and putting into practice some of the methods he describes, parents ... Finally A Doc Who Tells It Like It Is
On 10/14 Robby Dennie wrote:
No, I'm not talking about our children (well, they are pretty well-behaved if I do say so myself). I am talking about the book that I have just finished: The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really Works by John Rosemond. I have been reading his newspaper columns in the paper on Wednesdays ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/14 Phil Alderman wrote:
I’m a relatively new parent; my wife and I have a son that’s a year old and a little girl on the way, so we keep our eyes and ears out for child-rearing advice that is helpful. Unlike so much of what we’ve found on bookshelves and television, the advice John Rosemond offers through The Well-Behaved ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/14 Katie Meyering wrote:
"The biggest frustration felt my parents today is in the area of discipline." Well, I'd say that applies in our family. We've been battling some bizarre behaviors with our children this fall. Therefore, this title by parenting expert and best selling author, John Rosemond was an obvious choice.
While ... The Well Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 10/14 Kelly Combs wrote:
The Well-Behaved Child - Discipline that REALLY works is John Rosemonds latest parenting book. Let me just say right off of the bat, I am a big fan of Rosemond. I believe if you have kids and have never read a Rosemond book, you should pick one up right now! Rosemond's parenting advice isn't anything ... The Well-Behaved Child - Book Review
On 10/13 Cindy Slay wrote:
I absolutely loved The Well-Behaved Child. In fact, I don't think I have ever enjoyed a parenting book so much. The author, a well-respected lecturer and child psychologist, is bringing back "old-school" parenting. He argues that almost 40 years of psychobabble has created a generation of wet-noodle ... Bringing Parenting Back
On 10/12 Justin Farley wrote:
I would highly recommend John Rosemond's "The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really Works!" I was fortunate enough to receive a copy in a special pre-release. You can purchase a copy for under $17 at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Well-Behaved-Child-Discipline-Really-Works/dp/0785229043/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255401512&sr=8-3) ... Disciple
On 10/11 Kim Ebbeskotte wrote:
Proverbs 22:6Train up your child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. This is the manta that is suggested in John Rosemond’s book, “The Well Behaved Child-Discipline that Really Works!”An instruction manual for every parent—from toddler to teen. It gives insight ... Book Review: "The Well Behaved Child-Discipline that REALLY works!"
On 10/11 Harwinder Bhatia wrote:
Children are Children, not Bad
The Well-Behaved Child prescribes a very authoritarian style of parenting, the one that is traditional or old-school so to speak. Author, John Rosemond advises parents to be "mean" in order to discipline their children, and justifies this for the good of their own ... Review: The Well-Behaved Child - Discipline that REALLY works
On 10/7 Clarence Klopfstein wrote:
This book is loaded with practical parenting tips. John Rosemond lays out a very clear and practical plan to discipline your children in an effective way.
He goes against what is considered 'normal' practice in today's culture, but look at the results and that can't be a bad thing.
The part I loved ... Read this only if your serious about change
On 10/6 Shelley Doss wrote:
The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really Works! by John RosemondThe title says it all. This book is about dealing with misbehavior in your children in a way that is beneficial to them and do-able for you. The systems of daily and weekly tickets, charts and report cards that the author advocates ... My First Book Review
On 10/5 Michelle Rogan wrote:
The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really works! by John Rosemond
This has to be one of the, if not THE best book on parenting I have ever read, and you all know I read parenting books all too often. He advocates a back to basics type style of parenting, reflective of what my great grandparents ... The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/3 Jonathan Hill wrote:
The Well Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works by John Rosemond is a great resource for parents who are looking for practical advice, tips, and proven strategies for disciplining their children with in the ages of three to thirteen. The premise of the book, and consequently Rosemond’s ... Review: The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/2 Patricia Janes wrote:
As a member of the Thomas Nelson Review Blogger program http://brb.thomasnelson.com/ , I had the privilege of reviewing John Rosemond’s parenting book, The Well- Behaved Child.
Of all the parenting/ child rearing books on the market today, Rosemond’s strategies, based on traditional common sense, ... The Well Behaved Child By John Rosemond
On 9/30 Christina Puntigam wrote:
John Rosemond proclaims that this book is a workshop in print form. I would agree with him. It is well thought out, easily understandable and challenging.
When I first received the book, I thought that our daughter had very few behavioral problems, but the first and second chapters let me know that there were some ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 9/29 Debbie Parker wrote:
If you are a parent struggling to try to figure out how to bring much needed discipline to your ill-mannered child – this book is for you! I found it helpful even though I feel like my children are pretty well-behaved for the most part. Mr. Rosemond writes in a straight-forward yet light-hearted way ... Discipline that really works
On 9/29 Suzanne Sniffen wrote:
I'm always curious about new parenting books. And I'm especially curious when they mention discipline. The Well-Behaved Child is all about discipline. At first, I was impressed by the author's willingness to go against the grain and say some things that our culture today isn't very fond of. But, as I ... Well-behaved behavior, but not from the heart...
On 9/29 Mark Smith wrote:
Rosemond is sarcastic and I love it. Being helped and encouraged in parenting never hurt so good. My copy of this book is already well worn and I've only had it for a few hours. My wife and I loved his syndicated column until the local paper snuffed it out because it didn't fit their liberal, psychobabble ... A book well worn and used before you even finish it. Rarely does a book spawn immediate desire for action and produce instant results. This one does.
On 9/28 Momma C wrote:
Typically when I read a review of a child discipline book, I either agree strongly or totally disagree with the methods suggested. For the first time, I am riding the fence. The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really Works! is a book that introduced me to some ideas that I will using but several ... Good Book but Glean Wisely
On 9/27 Chris Lewis wrote:
I will admit it, we have a challenging 5 year old. We have read many books, and tried many things, but we still have problems with her behavior. J-Mom and I work hard to remain consistent, but overall, consistency with Diva-J does not always seem to work. When I was asked to review this book, I was definitely ... Book Review - The Well-Behaved Child
On 9/25 Amy Jacobs wrote:
THE WELL-BEHAVED CHILD: DISCIPLINE THAT REALLY WORKS!Author: John RosemondHardcover: 272 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (October 13, 2009)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0785229043ISBN-13: 978-0785229049SYNOPSIS:A parenting workshop in a book! The biggest frustration felt by today's parents is in the area ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
On 9/24 Monica Bertone wrote:
Book Description
A parenting book!
The biggest frustration felt by today's parents is in the area of discipline. Family psychologist, best-selling author, and parenting expert John Rosemond uses his thirty-six years of professional experience working with families to develop the quintessential "how ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
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