Getting a Grip on Parenting Time

this book is robyn's finest work to date. with her tribe of children and 17 grandchildren as evidence, robyn has cleverly combined her professional acumen with her experience of life to produce this wonderfully practical parenting handbook. Yvonne Godfrey, Founder of MIOMO (Making It On My Own), author & host parent on reality TV show, The World's Strictest Parents.

what a heap of wonderful and very practical observations, suggestions and useful advice, supported by research, to guide even the most confused parent and every family, regardless of age and stage of children, (even for grannies!). all presented in a very readable style - exactly what you would expect from robyn. i loved the concept of computer dollars. what an easy way to reinforce the idea that family life is made up of responsibilities as well as privileges. and sick of your children whingeing because they're not getting what they want? check out lesson 19 on lessons learnt from the french. what a pity robyn wasn't writing when i was bringing up my children - i would have had a lot more answers! Anna Ryan, Ryan Publications.

parents have so much information and advice to wade through, that to hear from a wise, sensible, funny and practical mum and grandma like robyn, is very refreshing and helpful. parents will pick up her book and find themselves nodding, feeling encouraged and empowered to make little and significant changes. this book offers interesting and practical tips from start to finish and includes current research. robyn is "passing the baton on" in this wonderful book - her thoughts and reflections make absolute sense, are good for families and relationships and can be used in any family, no matter what size or shape. Jenny Hale, The Parenting Place.

For close on 30 years Robyn Pearce has been an international time management and productivity specialist, speaking to audiences not only all round her home country of New Zealand, but also in many other countries. Before accidently stumbling into the world of business education, she raised six children, including a foster son with special needs. The six all arrived in a nine-year period, to the day! You can imagine how ridiculously busy life was! They then went forth and multiplied, blessing her with seventeen grandchildren.
At her seminars and speeches, she's seen many time-strapped and stressed parents. They do their very best to raise good kids, yet many echo the worries and time challenges Robyn experienced in her own days as a young parent. She really does understand.

A Peek Into This Book

section i: start as you mean to go on - reflections on effective parenting

section ii: top-level habits for better family-time effectiveness

section iii: time out for frazzled and exhausted parents

section iv: tips and techniques for daily efficiencies

section v: fast and healthy food - Yes, you can have both at the same time!

BONUS SECTIONS

section vi: a few observations on technology overuse

section vii: a few more observations - on raising teenagers without pulling your hair out

section viii: time management tips for everyone, not just parents and caregivers

acknowledgements, bibliography and useful resources

index