This is my review of Confident Parents, Amazing Children 8 principles to raising amazing children you will love to live with

                I have to say that when I first heard that you could have a well behaved child without ever having to actually punish them I was a tad skeptical.  Then I started hearing things from the other parents in our inner circle start singing this book's praises.  The first chapter in the book very clearly states that your child wants to be successful.  As I read this it really resounded with me because I know deep down that even when Alex acts up he doesn't want to be bad.  Then as I read further I realized why it happens.  Sometimes it can be because he is emotionally frustrated and is trying to get my attention to feeling.  Or sometimes he is just mirroring what we think of him.  Like if there is an expectation of bad behavior it really isn't surprising that he fullfills all the things we think he will do.  Once you realize that the standard order and punishment is a faulty one that only confuses your child's natural cues.  A child naturally wants to be good but sometimes there are stumbling blocks in the way.  Not only do the principles improve the behavior of your child but it is going to drastically improve the your understanding of your child but it will also improve the bond between you and your child.
            Bonnie Harris isn't just some lady that decided to write a parenting book.  Bonnie Harris has a Masters Degree in childhood development with a specialization in parent/child development.  Not only does this provide the groundwork for the future it also provides examples of how to apply these things in real life settings.  There is only one thing that I can definitely about this book is that it works.  Period.  Just think about it, if there is even a small chance that you won't have to dole out heavy handed punishments or make empty threats or even cave in on your own ultimatums anymore and things get better rather than worse.  ( You don't have to say it I know because we all do it, sometimes I just can't resist my adorable little man)  Give it a try I did and it has made bonding with my son so much easier.  I would like to give a big thanks to Caitlin Mason, Marketing/Publicity Coordinator for Adams Media as well as Adams Media for giving me a chance to review this for you all.  I was not reimbursed for this blog post but they did send me a copy of the book to review.