Marvelous.Like Julia Child, who translated the secrets of French cuisine, Druckerman has investigated the essentials of French child-rearing.--NPRAbout the AuthorPamela Druckerman is a former staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where she covered foreign affairs. She has also written for The New York Times and The Washington Post, and appeared on the Today Show and NPR's Morning Edition, among many other outlets. She is the author of the international bestseller, Bringing up Bb, and Lust in Translation, which was translated into eight languages. She has a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia, and lives in Paris. what books can i download for free Bb Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting
142 of 146 people found the following review helpful. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend or relative.By SkadiWhy should you buy this book when technically, the author isn't presenting anything new that wasn't already mentioned in "Bringing Up Bebe"? Well, because your in-laws probably aren't going to bother reading B.U.B. This crystallizes the philosophy of the first book, and can easily be read in an hour or two. You can highlight the most important of the 100 keys so that it becomes a very handy reference guide to help keep you grounded in the midst of the daily grind. The accessibility of it is definitely worth the price.Do I agree with 100% of what the author says? Nope, but that's okay. I'm suspicious of anyone who says they unerringly subscribe to an author's views, anyway. I won't get into what I disagree with, because really, I might diverge from the author on some particulars, but what's important here is that the author eloquently makes the case for traditionalist parenting. Where else can we find this kind of treatise in a culture that is supersaturated with attachment parenting?Grant a lot of freedom within a firm set of boundaries. Raise a child who always asks permission of parents who try to say yes as often as they can. Create routines that offer a comforting rhythm for the child but are not slavishly adhered to if circumstances change. A child can learn to sleep through the night and develop a taste for a variety of foods. Treat the child as a member of the family, not the center of the family. Give the child real responsibilities that contribute to the family so that he feels useful. Teach your child self-control by asking them to wait and not immediately rescuing them from their frustration. Respect a child's autonomy and independent play time. These maxims have fallen by the wayside in American homes for the past thirty years, but thanks to this book, I have a resource that offers a glimpse into the calm home of loving, assertive parents who say, "C'est moi qui dcide," or in English, "It is me who decides."5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Even my husband said "That's so smart, we're doing that" to about 25 things she ...By LaurenAdore this book! The entire time I was reading I was either laughing or thinking "Oh I need to remember this". Even my husband said "That's so smart, we're doing that" to about 25 things she said. I'm sure this book will be read a few more times before our baby arrives next month. I also know what I'm buying new moms!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Short and sweet with some GREAT ideas! Highly recommend!By MaryAfter reading the original book, "Bringing Up Bebe," I absolutely love it and knew I wanted my husband and any caretakers to read. However, getting someone to read a full book that they don't really want to is tough. This was perfect because it so cleanly laid out the ideas from her original book in a short and sweet way. I love the ideas the books lays out and so many make perfect sense to me. Great, quick read for self or to share! I would definitely recommend!