You Break It, You Buy It And Three Dozen More Opportune Moments to Teach Family Values

You're having a rough day...suddenly one more irritation comes your way & you want to yell & throw something...but the kids are watching. Instead of getting angry; this is the perfect opportunity to change this exasperating situation into a positive "teachable moment." When your children see you handle this moment of frustration with calm & purpose, they will learn more & retain the lesson longer. Kass Dotterweich, a mother of six, has come up with "three dozen & one" "Teachable Moments." They run the gamut of family problems: stopped-up toilets, breaking things in stores, rude drivers, tasteless jokes, mindless TV sitcoms, a break-in of your home, a prank phone call, dealing with bullies, & 29 more! And, she presents each one in four brief parts: a description of the situation the normal feelings that surge within you quick actions that can be taken a way to explain to the child what's at stake & how to cope Savor these moments. See how your family frustrations can become times for sharing a priceless gift!Dotterweich, Kass P. is the author of 'You Break It, You Buy It And Three Dozen More Opportune Moments to Teach Family Values', published 1994 under ISBN 9780892436781 and ISBN 0892436786.