Paul Coleman

On the one hand, this is an awesome book for the tongue-tied parent or parent who finds themselves battling a brick wall over issues like homework, hitting, or tempermental issues. The advice is given in bullet points making it immediately useful and not too wordy. He gives actual phrases you can say, actual phrases to avoid saying and things to consider about the issue (to change your own perspective) before you say anything.

On the other hand, he is definitely a bit too conservative and right leaning--and NOT objective for my taste. Several times he presents his own bias as expert advice--see the sections on abstinence and religion for his fear tactics.

A good resource to have in most cases, but beware of his crossing boundaries without mentioning he's giving an opinion and not hard facts.… (more)