From Publishers Weekly
Part of a series dealing with common parenting challenges, this newest by Brazelton, with coauthor Sparrow, zeroes in on the topic of discipline, focusing on infancy through age six. Brazelton walks parents through with a gentle tone, modeling for readers that compassion is needed even when dealing with children who need to be disciplined. The authors point out that discipline involves teaching (not punishment), providing boundaries that all kids require. Children who can count on boundaries and rules, Brazelton says, feel safe and loved. Kids learn the rules through repetition, consistency and clear messages, the authors say, and though it may be frustrating for parents to repeat the same lessons or instructions, this is how children learn. Part of the process involves "testing" parents to see if they are serious, so clarity and consistency will help, as will sharing the responsibilities for discipline with a spouse. A useful section describes specific strategies, outlining the pros and cons of such tactics as time outs, taking toys away or docking allowances for older children. The volume helps parents comprehend the importance of discipline and the best ways to achieve it, with the goal eventually being a sense of self-discipline as the child grows. Compact and user-friendly, this is an essential addition to a busy parent's Brazelton library.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
This title is among the first three installments of a new series that will surely become a favorite with both new and experienced parents, come in a handy five-by-seven-inch size, perfect to keep on hand in the nursery or in a nightstand. Brazelton is our modern-day Dr. Spock, and his tips for helping parents deal with everyday concerns and special circumstances have become mainstream in current parenting methodology. In tackling discipline, Brazelton delivers his tried-and-true techniques in a unique but understandable way, making this easy-to-read series one of the more approachable, if slightly oversimplified, ones published today. Mary Frances Wilkens
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Big Apple ParentMarch 2003
"Like Benjamin Spock before him, Brazelton is a bona fide legend in his field..."


Book Description
Discipline: The Brazelton Way shows how the normal growth spurts--physical, emotional, and intellectual--can lead to conflicts and testing behavior. For each problem--defiance, lying, stealing, fighting and biting, and foul language--Drs. Brazelton and Sparrow offer both understanding and practical solutions. Sleepless nights, wailing babies, defiant toddlers--these are universal issues for new parents. Now beloved pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton and his esteemed colleague the child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow come to the rescue with these highly effective and affordable guides. Full of empathy, warmth, and wisdom, each book in the Brazelton Way series leads parents step-by-step through these trying struggles. Courtesy of Dr. Brazelton's unparalleled understanding and experience, parents will emerge from the turmoil relieved, empowered, and full of new pleasure in the strength and progress of their individual child.


About the Author
T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., founder of the Child Development Unit at Children's Hospital Boston, is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Harvard Medical School. His many important and popular books include the international best sellers Touchpoints and Infants and Mothers. Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, is Supervisor, Inpatient Psychiatry, at Children's Hospital, Boston, and Associate Director for Training at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Discipline: The Brazelton Way shows how the normal growth spurts—physical, emotional, and intellectual—can lead to conflicts and testing behavior. For each problem—defiance, lying, stealing, fighting and biting, and foul language—Drs. Brazelton and Sparrow offer both understanding and practical solutions.

Sleepless nights, wailing babies, defiant toddlers—these are universal issues for new parents. Now beloved pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton and his esteemed colleague the child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow come to the rescue with these highly effective and affordable guides. Full of empathy, warmth, and wisdom, each book in the Brazelton Way series leads parents step-by-step through these trying struggles. Courtesy of Dr. Brazelton's unparalleled understanding and experience, parents will emerge from the turmoil relieved, empowered, and full of new pleasure in the strength and progress of their individual child.

Author Biography: T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., founder of the Child Development Unit at Children's Hospital Boston, is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Harvard Medical School. His many important and popular books include the international best sellers Touchpoints and Infants and Mothers. Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, is Supervisor, Inpatient Psychiatry, at Children's Hospital, Boston, and Associate Director for Training at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.

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