Book Review: The Pocket Parent

By Gail Reichlin and Caroline Winkler

This book is geared towards parents of children ages 2 to 5.

This is a great handbook. There are hundreds of fast answers to common behavior problems right at your fingertips. You can choose to read it straight through or go directly to the problem that youre having at the moment.

The book is set up so that each entry has some quick on the spot answers right at the beginning. Then, the problem is then explained more in depth and personal anecdotes and examples are given. The tone is never condescending or belittling. It is instead helpful and humorous.

This book focuses more on positive parenting than harsh discipline, but all the ideas Ive given a try have worked wonderfully. It really is practical, common sense advice.