Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages (A Little Hearts Handbook)

I follow the author on ig and reading her book felt like she’s speaking to my soul. Her parenting style is gentle, genuine and unconditional. Love this book! Even got one as a gift to a friend

I grew up with parents who tried very hard to be good parents, but unfortunately followed a lot of the common advice regarding discipline with children. I recognize a great many of the scenarios she lays out as the "wrong" approach, and agree with her reasoning for why this approach does not work with children. I can also attest that by trial and error I've come to the same conclusions when dealing with children in my care. She's a little bit twee and over-sweet in her storytelling, but I think it's very sound advice for parents. A particular good point - and one many parents won't enjoy hearing - is that usually when a child is misbehaving, the reason can be traced back to your own behavior. A child who sees you solving disputes by conflict will naturally choose the same route himself, for example.Essentially the book boils down to the basic premise that your kids will be more inclined to obey you if they feel they can trust you, and then lays out what children consider "trustworthy" behavior, which is not necessarily intuitive to adults who understand more of how the world works and can intuit trustworthiness based on a wider range of criteria. I'd definitely recommend it to new parents - it's hard enough to consider other people's perspectives when you're calm and ready to try - it's a lot harder when you're sleep deprived and emotionally exhausted with caring for a child. This book strives to make it a little easier to remember the long-term philosophy you need to get through the short-term crisis in front of you right now.

This is a fantastic gift for a new parent. Not everyone who has a baby has a plan... and child-rearing sure as heck isn't easy... and lots of people give in to the pressure from well-meaning relatives to be a much different parent than they want to be. In my case, it was to adopt the authoritarian methods of my parents. So, in short, I wanted a natural birth and was pressured out of it, and I wanted to try gentle parenting and was pressured out of it. It's so easy to second guess yourself as a new mom!!!!This book's small size and darling cover, which makes it not intimidating and not judgemental, is easy to hand someone without looking like YOU are being judgemental. Gentle parenting honors the relationship between parent and child, helping you listen to your heart and your child's heart. This book is great for helping you develop and maintain a strong connection between you and your little one, but also explaining what boundaries are appropriate in that relationship and how to set them and keep them intact.Great baby shower present along with a sweet infant toy like Sophie the Giraffe. It is supportive, concrete, and has really short chapters, making it helpful in the best possible way, and any new parent will thank you for taking the time to give them such a thoughtful gift.

Before reading this book, I thought I was a fair and consistent parent who always showed my 4 children love and kindness. What I have come to realize since reading it is that even though that was my intention, I was getting caught up in controlling what they were doing with saying "no" all the time and using techniques like time out or the naughty step and on the occasion, yelling for effect. This book has shown me many positive steps to take to slow down, connect, listen and respect and I have already found the last few days of trying this, far more rewarding and less stressful than things have been before. I enjoyed the down to earth reality that the author provided and it was easy to read and digest, broken down into suitable chapters. The only thing I would have liked was to learn more on how you actually set the boundaries for the different ages and stages.... so off I go to purchase another of her books to find out more!!!

This book is a very simple/quick read, I read it in a day in between various parenting tasks. It is a great overview of attachment or gentle parenting. It a great introduction if your a new parent or if this parenting style is new to you. It's a great reminder if your already framiliar with te ideas. The author includes ideas and discussion as well as concrete suggestions for putting theory into practice. I particularly love the list of 200 ways to fill your days with your kids! One thing I didn't realize is that the book is mildly Christian in nature. I am firmly non-religious, so when I noticed the rare but present mention of God, I was worried it would become too religiously based to be enjoyable. However, it did not! The religious references were seldom and did not become her message! I would recommend this book!

This book is not only well written, but it is written from the heart. You could hear the author’s own heartbeat in this book. These are beliefs and practices she is living herself. Everything resonated with me. Her basic belief in human beings connects directly with mine and therefore this book is absolutely and completely for me. I also felt like an outsider with my parenting approach and now I feel at home. There is still a lot of learning ahead for me, but I am grateful for where I am. To appreciate this book you have to embrace gentle parenting.

L.R. Knost wonderfully details why and how gentle parenting is good for our children. She gives guidance in a warm and relatable style. I will be referring back to “Two Thousand Kisses a Day” again and again, and highly recommended the book to all parents!

This book provides a good overview of gentle parenting throughout a child's life. It gives examples for applying gentle parenting to each phase but because of the scope of the book, there is not a great amount of detail with each phase. Still, I found it quite helpful and feel I have the building blocks to apply gentle parenting to each phase of life. As one who was raised & started punitive parenting on my own, this book was helpful to see how gentle parenting will be applicable even after the toddler/preschool years. Good read if interested in gentle parenting.

I loved every page, very practical. Giving examples and sharing real stories through every stages of growth. Will definitely read again

Lots of interesting ideas and explanations about developing young people and the absolute importance of nurturing their vulnerable brains and how it can be done without need for power struggles. I really like the messages in this book and already feel it's contributed to a happier, warmer and more loving home.

I enjoyed reading this book very much. If "traditional parenting" is not sitting comfortably with you, this book is for you. It is a great introduction to gentle parenting. Everything resonated with me and I still keep going back to the book when challenges arise! Highly recommended.

Book looks homemade for some reason! But some good advice. I shall keep it for years to come for advice!

Wonderful book with lots of gentle advice. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking for a bit of support or reassurance that gentle parenting is the way forward