Learn how to parent without loosing your mind. Parenting . . . A Work in Progress covers ages newborn through adolescence and explains the reasons why children do the things they do.
Parenting . . . A Work in Progress, a blend of factual information and narrative, uses real life, often humorous stories, which parents can identify with, and provides practical solutions for immediate use.
The book gives the reasons behind behaviors, making it easier to be patient when children are exasperating. This work is for people interested to learn why children do and say the things they do. Parenting . . . A Work in Progress is the compilation of thirty years of experience—mine and those of parents and professionals who have graciously lent their thoughts and trials of parenting—the hardest job you’ll ever love.
Excerpt
Is it possible to raise well-adjusted children without losing your mind?
Parenting . . . A Work in Progress offers insightful strategies and humorous stories to guide seasoned, as well as new parents of children, newborn to adolescent.
Parenting has always been a trying job. Crypts found from the 11th century contain prayers from parents asking for help with their children. It’s the parents’ job to guide their children along the rocky road toward adulthood. Parenting . . . A Work in Progress can help you get there.
The five sections within this book cover elements of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. In addition, each section contains chapters especially pertinent to that particular age group.
• The Infants and Toddlers section discusses potty training, temperament and attachment, prenatal drug use, and sleep disorders.
• The Early Childhood section covers play, discovery learning, behavior in public, nutrition, and teaching children about death.
• The Middle Childhood section includes self-esteem, parenting styles, love and friendship, and bullying.
• The Adolescence section covers organized thought, dreaming, peer pressure, eating disorders, and social media.
The information in the fifth section containing two chapters, “Divorce” and “Siblings,” pertains to all age groups. Many references for further reading are found within the body of the eBook and at the end of each section in print.
Join me in the adventure that is Parenting . . . A Work in Progress.
Professional Reviews
Joyce Sorensen
I am pleased - as a parent and MSW - to recommend this delightful, well-documented, down-to-earth book to parents. If only it had been around when my kids were still at home!
Janice Toland
As a teacher and parent, I found this book to be very interesting and helpful. Ms. Buikema has written a very hands-on, informative book that should benefit any parent who struggles (and who doesn't?) with raising children. The book is divided into sections that give ready access to valuable information when needed. I highly recommend this book. We all know raising children is truly a work in progress.
Kindle Customer "The Phosgene Kid"
Great book for first time parents. Easy to read, informative and entertaining as well. Ms Buikema's book would make wonderful addition to any Early Childhood Education course or seminar. As a grandmother of three and and a certified preschool teacher, I highly recommend this parenting book.
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