Synopses & Reviews
Review
"A must read. It will help men and women understand themselves, understand each other, reduce their conflicts, and, as a result, be much more effective parents."--Ellen Galinsky, coauthor of
The Preschool Years"Taffel is a genius at addressing the real-life challenges parents face, all the while reaffirming the joys of raising kids."--Freddi Greenberg, former Editor-in-Chief, Child
"I highly recommend it for all parents in pursuit of that elusive goal, a united front."--Arlie Hochschild, author of The Second Shift
Synopsis
This rewarding guide helps men and women understand the different perspectives each brings to parenting, resolve conflicts more effectively, and discover the joys of raising kids together as a team. Dr. Ron Taffel brings his rare blend of astute insight and common sense to illuminate the gender issues that underlie typical parental battles. Engaging examples and vignettes bring to life the recurring conflicts that many Moms and Dads experience around making rules and setting limits; managing mealtimes and bedtimes; spending quality time with kids; providing emotional support and nurturance; and handling the juggling act of school, playdates, and extracurricular activities. Parents learn proven ways to redistribute responsibilities more equally; avoid undermining each other's authority; and grow closer and more accepting both as parents and partners.
About the Author
Ron Taffel, PhD, is one of the country's most sought-after speakers for both professional and parent audiences. He is the author of the bestselling parenting guides
Parenting by Heart,
Nurturing Good Children Now, and
The Second Family, as well as the acclaimed professional book
Getting Through to Difficult Kids and Parents. A longtime contributing editor at
Parents magazine, Dr. Taffel lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
PART I THE ENDLESS LIST
Chapter 1: Unbalanced Participation: The Fundamental Cause of Parental Disagreement
Chapter 2: Six Steps Toward Shortening Mom's Endless List
Chapter 3: Increasing Men's Participation on the Parenting Team
PART II HOT SPOTS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Chapter 4: Discipline: The Pragmatist Versus the Idealist
Chapter 5: Father Knows Best? A Strict Dad and Lenient Mom
Chapter 6: One Woman and Three Babies: A Strict Mom and Lenient Dad
Chapter 7: Everything You Need to Know About Discipline: Practical Consequences by Age
Chapter 8: How Women and Men Communicate Differently with Kids: What We Can Learn from Each Other
Chapter 9: Networking: The Last Bastion of Women's Work
Chapter 10: Letting Go: How to Survive Life Transitions Together
PART III BEYOND GENDER ... ALMOST
Chapter 11: Help! How to Stop "Losing It" with Each Other: Time-out for Parents
Chapter 12: Tactics and Temperament: How Children Create Parental Conflict and What You Can Do About It
Chapter 13: Sibling Rivalry and the Parenting Team
Chapter 14: Nourishing Each Other: The Parenting Team Can't Live Without It
Index