Gather Zen Parents, Cooperative Toddlers: Your Parenting Toolset To Staying Calm, Eliminating Whining, And Living A Fun Family Life Picturized By Anna Andersen Textbook

like pie in the sky This brief book is not meant to be the definitive howto guide by an expert but a sympathetic parent who is sharing her experiences.
The author offers some common sense approaches to maintaining sanity and family peace during this trying time, Andersen encourages parents to be nice to themselves, develop a positive attitude of love and cooperation, and to learn to let go and be more patient while letting go of stress.
It is necessary to set home rules, but at the same time relax unrealistic expectations and give the young child choices within reason.


When communicating with a toddler, a parent needs to connect in a way that the child can understand and to listen as well as speak.
Parents must learn the fine line between firmness and gentleness, Use the philosophy, “walk a mile in my shoes, ” Toddlers are curious, but must also learn how to respect boundaries while exploring, Give them chores and realistic expectations to spark creativity,

Finally, the author sets forth scenarios in which toddlers do make unreasonable demands and recommends different approaches to handling them.
By making the young child see that their behavior is inappropriate, ignoring it, and then astonishing them by doing something that is playful you will allow your child to feel as if you are able to understand their thinking and not demand compliance with your way of doing things.
If parents allow themselves to develop tools to handle stress and be grateful and proud of their children, life will become easier and more enjoyable

Andersen offers a free download of a morning and evening routine chart.
I would recommend this book to parents, teachers, grandparents and daycare personnel as an easy to read helpful guide from which you will surely pick up at least one or two ideas you can use.

If you feel like your child is driving you to your wits end sometimes, . . You MUST read this book!

This is an amazing book for any parent with a child between ageand, so much priceless knowledge on raising a happy and emotionally healthy child.
Even if you are just expecting a child soon I would absolutely urge you to invest in this book.
It will be an investment in your future peace of mind and your child's future attitude and feelings towards you and the child's peers.
How can I get my toddler to listen and naturally cooperate
Fed up with the constant arguing and feeling like you cant get ahead of your threeyearolds constantly changing wants, needs, and opinions
Always stressed to make the early meeting on time And by the time you arrive at the daycare you already feel exhausted

before your real workday even starts
Do you only get “no” as an answer, or “more, more, more” before they burst into tears and cry
Would you love to have a pause button when your little one is throwing a tantrum at the supermarket

Do you find yourself losing your temper when your kids misbehave and no matter how many times you remind them, they just keep doing the things you want them to stop doing
There is no such thing as stressfree parenting, and by the wayno perfect parent either.


We will always mess up, thats part of the game,

But, the good news is that it is possible to get small children to cooperate and to have fun together as a family.
It just takes a few minor mental adjustments in the way we, as parents, react,

You have probably noticed that when you feel more relaxed things go smoother, right

Let me share my tips as a mother of two on how to keep your cool as a parent, have your children listen better, and how to create some wonderful family moments together.


By all means, I have not perfected parenting, Not by a long shot, What works with my family may not always work with yoursand never forget that each child is as unique as the next.
Each phase of development can play a role in how you manage your parenting skills also,

But despite the differences between children and families, I have found that a few principles can make managing toddlers much easier.


. If you can learn to better deal with stress in general, you will feel more energized and be a more relaxed parent.

. Small children, like most of us, are very driven by habits, Take advantage of this powerful autopilot to model behaviors while raising responsible small people,
. Talk to your kids in a way that they actually can process your answers and requests, that is non aggressive and invites them to react adequately.


Your parenting tool set to staying calm, eliminating the whining and living a fun family life,
Best for children age,

Throughout this book you will find ways to:

bring new habits into your life and home that can help children to better understand the rules
feel less irritable be more relaxed and more creative in your reactions
save your evenings and enjoy adult time without interruption
teach young children how to be more selfsufficient and responsible!, get ready faster, contribute to household chores, and play independently
stop feelings of guilt and doubt when you must discipline
pick up new ideas to handle typical parent/child conflicts
enjoy your children, laugh more, and connect deeper

With children its difficult to always be on top, especially if the nights are short and you are trying to juggle it all.
Having practical tips to stay creative, try something new, and constantly remind yourself of some guidelines on the path towards mindfulness, happiness, and conscious living can only be a good thing.


Try what speaks to you and use it at the next conflict, .