Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

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I have a wonderful 30 years old daughter and a 11 years old boy. And a 1 1/2 year grandaughter. And I tell you, no matter how much experience in life you have, how sensible and wonderful parent you are - everybody can learn and benefit from this wonderful book. I wish I had read it decades ago...but still in time to shape me and hubby for our boys teenager years to come...what a blessing to have this book with us. A truly God sent reading material! I'm already purchasing one for my daughter - how wonderful for her and my son in law to raise my grandaughter applying Mr Lemans guidance since her early years...

Want a kid without attitude? If you're tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with your little ankle-biters or the disrespectful hormone group, read this book and follow the simple principles, and you'll have a new kid by Friday. Guaranteed! (from the back cover) Have a New Kid by Friday is a five-day plan, Monday through Friday, that Dr. Leman swears really works. He shows us: * Why kids act the way they act * The 3 most important things every parent wants, and how to teach them * 3 simple strategies for success * 3pillars of self-worth and how to develop them * Be the shrink--launch what you learned on your unsuspecting child At the end of the book an A-to-Z appendix offers straightforward advice and gutsy plans of action on the hottest parenting topics--including bedwetting to talking back and much more. I love this book! The first day I picked it up, I read the introduction and the chapter for Monday (there are chapters for Monday through Friday) and I already saw some areas where I was going wrong with my teenagers. I implemented a change right away, and the result was positive. Dr. Leman's plan of action actually works. If you are having problems (or just want to stop problems before they start) with a child of any age level, then pick up a copy of Have a New Kid by Friday. This book is guaranteed to work--if you follow it's principles. Armchair Interviews says: Good help for any parent.

My best friend, a Mother of 6 year old twins & a 3 year old couldn't stop talking about how this book, HAVE A NEW KID BY FRIDAY, made her a new Mom and changed her kids behavior. I thought sure, but you don't have teenagers like me. She insisted that I could use some of the strategies and techniques too, so I picked up the book. Dr. Leman has such a firm, lighthearted way of describing his interventions even with teens. I especially liked his simple strategy of "Say it once, Turn your back, & walk away! Now I have more good times with my kids and our family has become so calm and peaceful. What a great attitude change I have seen in my 2 teens. If you want to have more positive relationships with your kids, I highly recommend this book!

I battled my daughter for years over the same issues: getting her up for school on time, getting her to eat and fighting with her over bedtime. I read Dr. Leman's book in one sitting, got excited about the prospect of having a different child on my hands and was simply amazed at the turn around in my daughter Jessica. Following the simple principles of this book encouraged me that I can continue to be a good mom, feeling good about myself for not having to yell and scream like I have for years. I have a daughter who I KNOW feels better about herself because of the changes I've made as a mom. My husband travels and won't be home until Fri. and I can't wait for him to see the difference in our daughter. I felt compelled to write this and I'm telling all of my friends at my daughter's gymnastic class about the positive changes in my life.

I highly recommend this book to any parent who has struggled with a smart-mouthed son and hasn't been able to stop it. I followed the principles in the book and this time it seems to have worked. I had a new kid by Friday and today is Monday and so far I still have a new kid. We had a terrific weekend and I even felt like a new mom because I enjoyed the time I spent with my son instead of arguing with him. Now i'm looking forward to building a better relationship with my son and encouraging him in his new behavior and attitude.

This book saved me. What is more embarrassing than your mother-in-law buying you a book on parenting, but I was so desperate I picked it up and read it in 2 nights. I started implementing the ideas immediately and get this....I saw an instant change in my daughter's behavior! I was in this huge battle with her everyday and didn't even see how wrong I was to try and do battle with a 3 year old, but she is so strong-willed and I dug my heels in. I was going about it all wrong. I am so incredibly grateful for this book! I started reading it on Saturday night and saw such a significant change in her behavior by Thursday!! I liked how the book gave very specific and useful techniques and how I didn't ever get mad or angry like I was before. I just needed to refine my skills. I have read Dr. Leman's book, Sheet Music, and now I can say I'm a fan. Sheet music saved my marriage, and this book saved my relationship with my daughter. I would highly recommend it!