Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles (Abridged): Winning for a Lifetime Audiobook

" This book should be given to every parent! "

" This book is saving my children a lot of short-tempered yelling on my part. It's my new Bible... "

" Like almost all parenting books, it made its point in the first few chapters and then spent 200 more pages reiterating. "

" A little repetitive after Raising Your Spirited Child, but equally well written, easy to read, and helpful. Certainly worthwhile if you've read that one and feel you want more reinforcement on what the author is saying. "

" I really liked this book. I think it's easier said than done, but it's brilliant food for thought. I think that as a guiding principle, to remain connected with your children (or family overall) and not feel so inflicted upon is a wise frame-of-mind to maintain. "

" This book helped me look at my children and their actions differently. It pointed out to me, in a sensible and clear manner, some of the thought processes they are going through. It really helped me get a handle on some difficult times. "

" Some great ideas, got some good insights. Main criticism is it's not super readable, more of a chore to read but worth it for the ideas and info. "

" Learning so much from this book. I'm sure I'll be reaching for it again and again as Maceo grows up. It's also helping me learn a lot about myself and my own personality. "

" Good advice on learning your personality and your child's and how to make them work towards harmony in disciplining. "

" Powerful... I think this is one I'll come back to again and again. "

" Excellent set of techniques to help you figure out what is fueling the tantrums and power struggles that your kids engage in. Great stuff, but also boils down mostly to just empathy and understanding your kid's unique temperament, then adjusting your behavior to match their needs. "

" A little too touchy-feely for me, although I did get a few things out of it. "

" I LOVE this book! A lot of what she says completely clicks with me, and makes absolute sense. I wish I would've read this book a long time ago, so I would already have had these "tools" in my parenting "toolbox". "

" This book uses the temperament traits as well as Myers-Briggs to help parents identify their own parenting style, and how it relates to their child's personality type - and with this understanding, helps outline the tools needed to cope with the more challenging of our little darlings. Loved it. "

" Most useful parenting book I've read so far. I appreciate that, rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of other books, she teaches parents how to take parent and child temperaments into account. "

" Read this book even if you don't have kids -- there's fabulous advice for getting along with anyone. "

" This is likely my favorite AND most useful parenting book of all time. Great tips on how to talk to kids, treat them like people while at the same time raising them with boundaries and expectations of polite behaviour. "

" Read this book in conjunction with a parenting class. Gives you insight into family dynamics and interactions as well as information on working with your kids rather than fighting your way through the day. Very helpful stuff. "

" Made me feel like I was not alone, but not enough practical solutions "

" This is an excellent book about parenting. It is consistent with research about brain development and attachment. Very practical ideas. "

" The book is very useful to help recognize your own temperament and your child's and to take a step back and reflect on how your temperaments fit together. This book is especially useful when you are in the middle of a lot of problems with your precious angel pie. "

" This is one to buy and read and re-read and re-read... "

" Great parenting book--especially now that my 3-year-old thinks she's a dictator of a small country. "

" Excellent. Gives great advice and ideas for when two hard headed people (read me and Carl) are going at it. How to not get into and how to get out of power struggles. Has been very helpful. "

" Another good read with common sense and non-violent advice... "

" This book uses the temperament traits as well as Myers-Briggs to help parents identify their own parenting style, and how it relates to their child's personality type - and with this understanding, helps outline the tools needed to cope with the more challenging of our little darlings. Loved it. "

" Excellent. Gives great advice and ideas for when two hard headed people (read me and Carl) are going at it. How to not get into and how to get out of power struggles. Has been very helpful. "

" Another good read with common sense and non-violent advice... "

" Made me feel like I was not alone, but not enough practical solutions "

" This book was full of practical insight. One I most likely will return to again and again.Highly recommended. "

" Powerful... I think this is one I'll come back to again and again. "

" great for all of the struggles parenting brings "

" I really liked this book because it gives insight into the child's and parent's personalities, thereby enlightening the best way to work with your child. I also appreciated that it's not about changing your parenting style, but enhancing it with new knowledge about personality traits. "