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I've been reading through Dobson's book called "The New Strong-Willed Child" (for the 2nd time). I think it's a great read for anyone with toddlers, b/c really to an extent isn't every toddler strong-willed? It has taught me a lot about how to shape Caroline's will while also protecting her spirit. Most important it's also been teaching me how to discipline that little stinker.


Dobson opens the book with a little dedication...this makes me smile everyime I read it:

"This book is affectionately dedicated to my own late mother, who was blessed with a brilliant understanding of children. She intuitively grasped the meaning of discipline and taught me many of the principles I've described on the following pages. And, of course, she did an incredible job raising me, as everyone can plainly see today. But I've always been puzzled by one troubling question: Why did my fearless mother become such a permissive pushover the moment we made her a grandmother?"

We love you Nana and Grammy!