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Sunday, July 27, 2014

The Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting

I was hesitant, yet interested, in reading a parenting book written by a male. For some reason I thought I wouldn't learn much from a male perspective. Luckily, The Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting by Brad Wilcox & Jerrick Robbins did not disappoint. This is not really about the day to day parenting but rather the attitude of parenting, which every parent can learn more about.

In a day in age where it is more politically correct to be a friend to your children, it's refreshing to see a book that promotes friendly parenting. Topics such as bringing humor into parenting give us a fresh look on parenting while still maintaining the focus of being a parent. Changes things up in how we relate to our children can and does make a world of difference.

What I like about this book is that it applies to both parents. Most parenting books seem to focus solely on mothering. This book would be great for mother or father, or read together even! 

Disclaimer: This book was given to me by Familius Publishing in exchange for my honest review.  
 
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  1. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    We need much more male perspective in parenting. Especially in families! Your comment about not expecting to learn much from a "male perspective" was eye-opening to me.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 29, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      You're right! Yet, even in two parent working homes, it is often the mother who still does a huge part of the parenting, along with housework. So I cringed at the thought of a male telling me how to parent (silly, huh?!). The book brought a lot of insight and showed me that it's MY thinking that needs to change, and that fathers need to stand up (in a day in age where fathers are often not present all that much) and be the parent they should be!

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  2. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Ouch! I cringed reading that you might not think fathers are present much! Go to any school activity, conferences, or family oriented event and you will see just as many dads as moms. I find fathers to be far more hands on than they were 20-30 years ago!

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    1. ElizabethJuly 30, 2014 at 9:33 AM

      I don't mean present as in just physically being present. Reading the book makes you realize how important it is to have a father who stands up for his morals in the family and raises his kids as the Biblical definition of a father. Unfortunately, that type of household is a rare one.

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  3. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    I will admit to ignorance on this one. What is the biblical definition?

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  4. ElizabethJuly 30, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    I had a grammar lapse on my previous paragraph. Biblical Definition of Christian Parenting is what I intended to portray.

    Being a present parent is commendable. Blessing your children with Christian presence is a totally different topic altogether.

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