Many books have been written on how to relate to children. Parenting Letters is not one of them. This innovative book talks directly to kids, bypassing the "how to’s" of parenting and putting them into action. Parenting Letters is a collection of 40 letters written for parents to tear out and give to their children. The letters express a parent’s love with honesty and quiet passion as they explore common parenting issues. Some of them weep, some laugh, some plead, some reason. Designed to provide parents with another way to talk with their kids about the things that matter, the letters range from a simple "I love you"to tackling everyday issues such as sibling rivalry, school work, relationships, and life values.
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"At some point, I began writing letters to my children. Hopefully a letter which they could re-read slowly would better sink in than my endless lecturing or nagging. Hopefully a letter would make up for my inability to say the right thing at the right time. Hopefully, a letter could explain what I’m doing and why." - Susan Schulman
"These letters tell our children they’re loved in 40 different ways. Whether we’re talking about arguing, making choices, calling home, or coping with a tough situation, we’re really saying we love them. The more ways we can express that, the stronger and clearer the message." - Lisa Fraser
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By Rebecca of Amazon
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One of the basic human needs we all have is to be appreciated. Letters are a great way to show your child you appreciate them and also to pass along lessons for a happier life. I think parents can teach really important lessons in how to love people in general. Take my dad for example, he would make up a fantastic lunch and add little treats to amuse me so I would feel loved as I ate my boxed lunch at school. The little things count and I've heard how parents can use "little notes/letters" placed in a child's lunch box to make a child feel loved and appreciated.
This book takes this idea a step further. It presents letters to heal hurts, to show that parents are human, to share a parents childhood memories, to educate a child about life's little lessons and to give children a sense of security in a turbulent world.
Some of the letters include:
Life's Top 10 List - The most important values you hope your child lives by
Wipe Away the Tears - comfort and love your child when they're hurting
You're the Greatest!
Let's Talk - Create an atmosphere for open dialogue
Calling All Slobs - A humorous attempt to cure sloppy habits.
There is a place to sign each letter and the letters tear out easily. Envelopes are not provided, but these will fit nicely into any envelope depending how you fold them. I'd imagine you could also leave some in fun places, like a favorite coat pocket, etc.
Now this is parenting! Highly recommended for every parent, especially those with teenagers who might respond better to a letter than a lecture.
~TheRebeccaReview.com
Format:Paperback
The collaborative effort of Dr. Susan Schulman and Lisa Fraser, Parenting Letters is a unique and highly recommended resource for parents. Consisting of 40 original letters, each of which is ready to be torn out of the book and mailed directly to a child, Parenting Letters offers concerned parents tools to begin a conversation with their children about a range of serious subjects, including dealing with bullies, accepting personal responsibilities, mastering the many difficulties of life, and more. Parenting Letters is an excellent and "parent friendly" source of inspiration in coming to terms with how to write about complex matters to a child -- even those parents preferring not to take the direct approach and not wishing to simply send the letters taken directly out of the book.
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Inspiring Letters Your Child will Appreciate
May 27 2004
By Rebecca of Amazon
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
One of the basic human needs we all have is to be appreciated. Letters are a great way to show your child you appreciate them and also to pass along lessons for a happier life. I think parents can teach really important lessons in how to love people in general. Take my dad for example, he would make up a fantastic lunch and add little treats to amuse me so I would feel loved as I ate my boxed lunch at school. The little things count and I've heard how parents can use "little notes/letters" placed in a child's lunch box to make a child feel loved and appreciated.
This book takes this idea a step further. It presents letters to heal hurts, to show that parents are human, to share a parents childhood memories, to educate a child about life's little lessons and to give children a sense of security in a turbulent world.
Some of the letters include:
Life's Top 10 List - The most important values you hope your child lives by
Wipe Away the Tears - comfort and love your child when they're hurting
You're the Greatest!
Let's Talk - Create an atmosphere for open dialogue
Calling All Slobs - A humorous attempt to cure sloppy habits.
There is a place to sign each letter and the letters tear out easily. Envelopes are not provided, but these will fit nicely into any envelope depending how you fold them. I'd imagine you could also leave some in fun places, like a favorite coat pocket, etc.
Now this is parenting! Highly recommended for every parent, especially those with teenagers who might respond better to a letter than a lecture.
~The Rebecca Review
This book takes this idea a step further. It presents letters to heal hurts, to show that parents are human, to share a parents childhood memories, to educate a child about life's little lessons and to give children a sense of security in a turbulent world.
Some of the letters include:
Life's Top 10 List - The most important values you hope your child lives by
Wipe Away the Tears - comfort and love your child when they're hurting
You're the Greatest!
Let's Talk - Create an atmosphere for open dialogue
Calling All Slobs - A humorous attempt to cure sloppy habits.
There is a place to sign each letter and the letters tear out easily. Envelopes are not provided, but these will fit nicely into any envelope depending how you fold them. I'd imagine you could also leave some in fun places, like a favorite coat pocket, etc.
Now this is parenting! Highly recommended for every parent, especially those with teenagers who might respond better to a letter than a lecture.
~The Rebecca Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent and "parent friendly" source of inspiration
Sep 21 2003
By Midwest Book Review
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The collaborative effort of Dr. Susan Schulman and Lisa Fraser, Parenting Letters is a unique and highly recommended resource for parents. Consisting of 40 original letters, each of which is ready to be torn out of the book and mailed directly to a child, Parenting Letters offers concerned parents tools to begin a conversation with their children about a range of serious subjects, including dealing with bullies, accepting personal responsibilities, mastering the many difficulties of life, and more. Parenting Letters is an excellent and "parent friendly" source of inspiration in coming to terms with how to write about complex matters to a child -- even those parents preferring not to take the direct approach and not wishing to simply send the letters taken directly out of the book.
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