I have two small children, so I figured this was a book I
ought to read. Parenting books are easy to find, but this one looks more at a
child’s emotional development and is not your typical discipline/motivation treatise.
This is definitely a book I plan on reading through multiple times. It has
twelve chapters, divided into three parts. The first four chapters cover
emotional milestones, the next four social milestones, and the last four
spiritual milestones. All but the last two chapters deal with boys and girls
separately because they each approach these areas of development differently.
The authors teach stumbling blocks and building blocks for boys and girls in
each area and sum up each chapter with a concrete list of things a parent can
do to bolster their child in each of these objectives.
My girls are only one and two right now, but I can already
see many of these fields at play in their development. Very soon I will start
focusing on one chapter at a time to try to build up these skills in my own
children (and me as well!) Early on, the authors make the point that many adults
are stuck, having never mastered these milestones themselves. I was quickly
able to identify areas in which I and certain loved ones still struggle. It was
eye-opening to say the least!
Are My Kids on Track?
is a book I would highly recommend to all parents or anyone who works with
children and teens. Even if you aren’t a Christian I think the entire book is
relevant.
I received this book
for free from the publisher through the BethanyHouse Blogger Review Program. I was not
required to write a positive review and the opinions and thoughts I have
expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade
Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
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