3 Responses to “Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids”

1. TC on 1月 28th, 2012 5:09 AM
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   Has made me a calmer, happier, yet more effective and aware parent, February 22, 2011

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   This review is from: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids (Paperback)

   As a clinical psychologist, and mother to an 18-month old, I cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. Since becoming pregnant, I have felt this certain ‘pressure’ to do do do for my child. Intuitively, I felt that it was too much, both for me and my child.This book helped me see how it was too much. My favorite part of course, as with everyone else, is the chapter on toys. I got rid of (put away) all toys that did not sustain my daughter’s attention or were just plain annoying! I am trying to minimize the amount of toys, keep an open space, and buy only toys that stimulate her imagination. What I am finding is that I am a lot more interested in her world because of this (what adult can really stand Elmo for too long). I have backed off from feeling that I need to play with her, and as a result, am more calm and aware of her. We also started integrating a day of the week (sundays) where my husband and I do not use the internet or tv. We found ourselves feeling calmer and feeling more bonded as a family. There are probably a million more things that I could say about this book, but the bottom line: do not hyperparent (or your child will end up in my office with anxiety or related concern), keep things calm, get rid of ugly or loud plastic toys, and get out into nature! Read this book:-)

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2. Kelly Salasin "Lifelong Educator" on 1月 28th, 2012 5:19 AM
   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

   
   The Right Stuff, September 21, 2009

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   Kelly Salasin “Lifelong Educator” (Southern Vermont) –
   
     

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   Having just finished posting a parenting article on STUFF <http://kellysalasin.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/stuff/>, I was heartened to read Kim John Payne’s approach in this, his latest book: Simplicity Parenting. See Chapter 3 for a “10-Point Checklist” of types of toys to discard. Payne suggests getting rid of half of them–and then another half– and maybe even another half! Payne’s experience–as an educator, counselor and leading edge thinker–shows up on every page, as does his trademark humor and genuine compassion–not only for children, but for us parents too! It helps the medicine go down.

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3. NW Academic "NW Academic" on 1月 28th, 2012 5:21 AM
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   practical and intelligent, October 5, 2011

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   NW Academic “NW Academic” (Boise, ID) –

   This review is from: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids (Paperback)

   Some of the “simplicity” literature, including some of the parenting lit on “creative” parenting is over the top for me. I am never going to knit or can my own vegetables. This book is different. It gives justification based on psychological theory and research. And its recommendations are practical and concrete, but not overwhelming. It’s more about doing *less* (fewer toys, fewer activities) and paying more attention to our children. It is NOT about growing vegetables, cooking your own baby food, or making wooden toys. Nor is it about consequences or how to talk to your children. It is about giving one’s children time, space and support to live and grow. Love it!

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