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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

By: Stephen R. Covey
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 0684860082
ISBN-13: 9780684860084
Released: 04 Jan 1999
RRP: £13.99
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You CAN create more peace and cooperation in your family - By: , 25 Nov 2002
Covey encourages every parent to do some soul searching to become aware as to what reallly is priority in life. Then, he suggests we put "first things first." I believe that most parents would admit that they do wish to have "FAMILY" comes first--above alll else. But, in today's busy, often stressful daily routine of life, accomplishing that goal is often "easier said than done". Covey clearly points out the essentials...such as establishing effective communication lines through family meetings & one-on-one talks with the kids. He makes so much sense as he describes with personal anecdotes how love, values, morality, & empathy for others is a process of teaching & learning from "the inside out"...in other words from within the family rippling out to society at large. He talks about establishing a family mission statement & helps to direct moms & dads to find the courage & the skills to make changes for the better. Covey's book creates the mindset & the outline.

If you have young kids like me, I recommend a perfect complement 'how-to book' with Covey's ... callled "The Pocket Parent." This little book is loaded with compassion & humor along with quick read insights & skills that are completely in line with Covey's principles. It specificallly offers the exact words that parents can use in each situation to communicate more effectively with their kids. The book trouble-shoots most of the problem behaviors my husband & I deal with daily-such as Angry outbursts, Bedtime, Mealtime & Clean-up refusals, Tantrums, Disrespectful attitude, the "Gimmes", Morning "Crazies," Whining, Sibling fights & many more, while maintaining the dignity of both parent & child. These 2 books (one more theoretical & spiritual, the other more "hands on" & practical) have changed our lives. It's a big commitment & requires work to change...however, it's worth it! We now are enjoying more peace & cooperation in our family---and that gives us more time to enjoy each other as well as the confidence we need as parents to effectively handle (at least most of the time) the challlenging moments that will continue to pop up. If you have young children, consider both books!

Also recommended: THE POCKET PARENT: for parents of 2's, 3's, 4's, & 5's

A "must read" for all families - By: , 08 Jun 1999
This book is an excellent guide for any family (the audio cassette version is also particularly good - as Dr Covey is a charismatic speaker of practical wisdom). It's guidance is particularly relevant in today's society - when the family often takes second place to careers & other compelling "callls" on our time.