Book review of Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. Is this book worth reading for parents? What value does it have?
Every so often, I read a parenting book that I absolutely love. One that I think all parents would benefit from reading.
One is of course Babywise. Another very helpful one is The Baby Whisperer. Let’s not forget Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child and one of my very favorites, The Parenting Breakthrough. And of course we have my often acclaimed The Read Aloud Handbook.
Today I have another one to add to the list. Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.
This book explores ten different situations we face as parents and discusses why and how our natural reaction on how to handle those situations is not correct.
Topics are on praise, sleep (such a great chapter), race, why kids lie, gifted programs in schools, siblings, teen-rebellion, self-control, playing with others, and language skills, with a wrap up on the “super trait.”
These chapters cause you to think. The authors talk about research findings on the topics and discuss it in depth, which gets you thinking about it and analyzing what you think. It is such a valuable book.
This book has a spot on my bookshelf among my very favorite parenting books.
We will discuss each topic in the future. For now, get out and buy/borrow the book. It is worth it!
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thanks for the recommendation! I always value your opinion. I will see if my library can get it 🙂
This sounds like a great book, definitely worth checking out. Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations! I really value your opinion.
You are both welcome!
Because of this post I checked out this book from my library. Such an interesting read! Thanks for recommending it!
You are welcome! I really enjoyed it.