With the pandemic in full swing two years after the virus was first identified, I found myself reaching for more books about raising a child who was independent, confident, and not spoiled. With all the restrictions, after all, I found myself wanting to do everything in the house because I had not much else to do! I dusted this book off many years after receiving a free copy to review and it did not disappoint. It was very interesting to read Dr. Sweetland and Dr. Stolberg's insights into where the sense of entitlement comes from and how to avoid what they call the five parents traps that increase the need for instant gratification. A great tool in a parent's toolkit!

I really enjoyed reading Teaching Kids to Think. The language was very accessible, very natural.I quite enjoyed the tone of it. I caught myself tapping the book on my head in annoyance when I paused and realized "Hey! I do this" or " X does this all the time". Very relatable. .

As an educator, I find some of the scenarios and suggestions very useful, and again, relatable. Kids have heart attacks if they misplace their phones that it is crazy. I plan to bring this book up if parents ever ask certain questions about why Jimmy or Suzie are like this, or what-not.

Yes, I definitely recommend this to parents. It's a smart read, but very easy to follow.

This is a useful and thought provoking read for parents, and teachers too.

Each chapter contains stories or case studies from the authors' years of work in clinical psychology alongside discussion of psychological theories or approaches and specific, practical advice.

Issues covered range from the traps of parenting to anxiety about making choices, not taking responsibility for learning etc. I found the book reinforced many or my own parenting decisions, while also challenging me to examine what I do in a few cases. It also gave me insight into the motivations of some of my pupils, and their parents.

Teaching kids to think is written in a straightforward and engaging manner, so is an easy read, but this doesn't mean the advice is simple.