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Enjoy the Ride: Tools, Tips, and Inspiration for the Most Common Parenting Challenges

Suzy Martyn
A Mother’s Friend (2009)
ISBN 9780578009513
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebeccasreads.com (07/09)


“Enjoy the Ride: Tools, Tips, and Inspiration for the Most Common Parenting Challenges” by Suzy Martyn  is a handy guide that provides tons of useful information regarding raising children.  When I think of a parenting book I automatically think that a book of this type would be most beneficial to brand-new parents; however, Martyn’s book is different. There are also tips and advice that would pertain to those who are well past the newborn stage.  The manual is geared for those with children aged newborn through age ten.  The book discusses such topics as preparing for baby, the first few days, breastfeeding, sleep, feeding, speech development, potty training, sibling relationships, learning, responsibility, friendships, and much, much more!  

Of most interest to me in this point in my life was the potty training section.  My youngest son, who is one month shy of turning 3, is in the process of potty training but is resisting.  I found some useful tips in the “I Be Dry, Mama!” chapter that I will be incorporating into the training process.  One idea that I really liked was when you go out to put big boy underwear on your potty-training child, but put a pull-up over the top of it.  By doing this, if the child goes he will still feel wet but your child will not leave a puddle in a public place. 

After reading “Enjoy the Ride: Tools, Tips, and Inspiration for the Most Common Parenting Challenges” I found it to be a very useful guide and most definitely will be buying it for upcoming baby shower gifts.  The information is presented in a very straight-forward, easy-to-read and understand manner.  I think that any parent with young children could at least find a few useful tips in the book that would help make the journey down the parenting road a little easier!    

   

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