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The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting by Christie Mellor
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The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting

by Christie Mellor

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Chronicle Books (2004), Paperback, 144 pages

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Love her way of parenting. She is funny but also gives great advice. ( )
  dcamja | Mar 13, 2009 |
I loved this book. It's humorous, thoughtful and makes you reflect on your own parenting. It's a quick and easy read and you'll delight in taking the time to read it. ( )
  MiaHysteriaBooks | Oct 22, 2008 |
Okay, so in many cases this book is just preaching to the converted. But you may be surprised. For example - a book that is so often pegged as 'slacker' actually advocates that your child should not watch television. Bet you didn't see that one coming.

When you get past the kitsch and the west-coast irony, this is actually a great book, with a valuable message for new parents. Essentially - the children joined your family, not you joining them. Your kids are little people, who will one day big people, so why not start to equip them with the skills they will need now. While you may be a parent, you are still an adult, so act like one.

Sure to annoy so many parents, I just hope as many parents are also delighted by this book. ( )
1 vote ForrestFamily | Sep 8, 2007 |
A hilarious tongue-in-cheek look at modern parenting practices with a great message: Children should not be led to believe that they are the center of the universe. (Bonus: fun illustrations and recipes throughout.) ( )
  keely_chace | Feb 19, 2007 |
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Parents were here first! How did the kids suddenly take control? Sure the world has changed from the days when children were supposed to be seen and not heard but things have gotten a little out of hand. What about some quality time for the grownups? Author Christie Mellor's hilarious, personal, refreshing, and actually quite useful advice delightfully rights the balance between parent and child. In dozens of short, wickedly funny chapters, she skewers today's parental absurdities and reminds us how to make child-rearing a kick. With recipes, helpful hints, and illustrations, this high-spirited book is the only book parents will really need and enjoy.

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