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Title: Beautifully written, idyllic book
Review: This beautifully written book is an idyllic tale of raising perfect children in a perfect world, where mom has all the patience and inventiveness of Mary Poppins. Tian Dayton's examples of raising her two children (who apparently never caused any problems at all) are so picture perfect that it actually made me depressed thinking about our daily stuggles with our very strong-willed 4-year old. Although this book portrays mothering as an unrealistic fairy tale, it does also serve as a goal, showing what we can all strive for in our quest to be the perfect mom. It is calming to read and explains the importance of touch, the role of the limbic system, and the importance of self-regulation. I'd recommend the book, but if you're looking for some real examples of how to manage difficult behaviours, I would highly recommend "Children are from Heaven" or "1-2-3 Magic" instead.
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