I know that non-parents' opinions about parenting are about as popular as the Pope opining about birth control. But I recently came across this blog, and thought it was fascinating.
Evidence based Mummy: child and parent psychology for the sleep-deprived. I especially liked her 3 month roundup, that listed topics she'd covered.
It reminded me of the two books that I know affected me as I was growing up, because they were on my mum's bookshelf.
Kids are worth it - I remember Dame Sarra talking about this one. She does not claim to be a perfect parent, but has some of the nicest kids I know, the type that make you think having kids might be worthwhile, not just a bottomless pit of expense and complaints.
How to talk so your kids listen, and listen so your kids will talk, which some reviewers recommend for talking to adults too. God knows I could use the advice sometimes.
Evidence based Mummy: child and parent psychology for the sleep-deprived. I especially liked her 3 month roundup, that listed topics she'd covered.
It reminded me of the two books that I know affected me as I was growing up, because they were on my mum's bookshelf.
Kids are worth it - I remember Dame Sarra talking about this one. She does not claim to be a perfect parent, but has some of the nicest kids I know, the type that make you think having kids might be worthwhile, not just a bottomless pit of expense and complaints.
How to talk so your kids listen, and listen so your kids will talk, which some reviewers recommend for talking to adults too. God knows I could use the advice sometimes.