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REVIEWS
Publishers Weekly
"Parenting may be serious business, but publishers haven't forgotten
the role of fun. Tyndale's The Power of Parent-Child Play by child development and occupational therapy expert Laurie Winslow
Sargent (Apr.) focuses on creative play that yields closer relationships with kids."
(Excerpted from Securing the Ties that Bind by Cindy
Crosby, Publishers Weekly, Jun 30 '03)
Northwest Baby and Child:
"Playing with your children should come naturally, right? According
to author Laurie Winslow Sargent, it doesn't for everyone. In her book, The Power of Parent-Child Play
(©2003, Tyndale House Publishers, $16.95), she explores the many reasons that can hinder playfulness, and she offers even
more reasons why we should play with our children, including tips on how to do it if we are feeling "bored" with children's
games. . . "
(Reviewer:
Dawn Dailidenas, Northwest Baby and Child, June 2004)
The Old Schoolhouse
"The Power of Parent-Child Play is highly recommended for all parents!
As a homeschooling mother of two, one of whom is handicapped, I can honestly say that I just don’t play with my children
as much as I should. Oh, I teach them, feed them, clean them, read to them, and talk at them - but how much time do each of
us spend really “relating” with the children? When the homeschooling is finished for the day, the meals are cooked,
and the house is cleaned, there just isn’t very much of me left to go around. Some days, if I am honest, there isn’t
anything at all left, let alone the energy to play! The Power of Parent-Child Play addresses this issue and so much more.
. . "
(Click here to read to rest of this review. Reviewer: Teri Lucas, TOS
Magazine, 2003)
EXCERPTS
Momsense Magazine (MOPS) May 2004, published an excerpt from Chapter 8: I
Don't Feel Like Playing.
Crosswalk.com published an excerpt from Chapter One. You can read it online by clicking here.
CBN.com published an excerpt from
Chapter 6, “Pampers to Proms and Beyond". Click here to read.
ENDORSEMENTS
"In our hyperspeed world, it's especially important to take the time
and make the effort to nurture our children through their natural means of learning: play. that's the heart of The Power
of Parent-Child Play.
Laurie Winslow Sargent has done an excellent job of presenting the
theory and practice of developmentally appropriate play. I especially like the sections of "5 Minute Fun", which offer practical
ideas.
This is worth a serious read, so you can have more fun playing with
your child."
Dr. Mary Manz Simon, "one
of America's top parenting pros." (McCall's magazine)
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"The Power of Parent-Child Play
by Laurie Sargent is more than a psychological study in child behavior. It is a fascinating description of child-rearing that
works. The candid way she describes her own home, and her deep insight into the personalities of growing children, cause people
like me to wish the Lord would "make me a child again, just for tonight." Here is a brilliant study of young human nature,
and how it can be improved."
Sherwood. E. Wirt, Author and Editor
Emeritus of Decision magazine
Wirt worked closely with the Rev. Billy Graham for seventeen years
and has been his personal friend for more than forty. In fifty-five years as reporter, editor, and author, Wirt has met and
interviewed many fascinating people, including Einstein, C.S. Lewis, Amelia Earhart, and President Eisenhower. He is writing
his 29th book. One recent bestselling book was Jesus, Man of Joy.
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"Moms and Dads, you will be re-energized, renewed, and revitalized
by bringing joy and accomplishment to playing with your children. Laurie Sargent gives you practical tools you can use now!"
AND:
"Laurie Sargent gives us new, fresh, and usable ideas that will bring
a new joy of play to both parent and child. Read this book and really play!" AND:
"Laurie gives us what we need--a fresh plan for bonding and enhancing
our relationship with our children through play."
Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., author and Executive Director for
The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Edmonds WA
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"Playtime can help increase the quantity and improve the quality of
family time, but it isn't always easy for parents. Laurie Sargent opens the door for better parent-child communication through
play and in the process provides every parent with a practical tool to gain insight into their child's intellect and behavior.
Parents who already play with their children and are hungry for new
ideas will benefit from this book, and so will those who feel uncomfortable playing children's games but want to get started.
Most important, Laurie emphasizes that parents need to make time for their children. This book is like a toy chest overflowing
with great insights and plans for parent-child play and ultimately, loving our kids."
Jeff Kemp, Executive Director of Families Northwest, former
NFL player, and son of Jack Kemp, former US Vice Presidential candidate.
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"Laurie
Sargent understands the wisdom of play. In this book she generously shares hundreds of excellent ideas that enable parents
to enrich the lives and the achievement of their children."
Dr. Dorothy Rich, President of Home and School Institute
and author of the book MegaSkills.
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"One of the things I like
best about this book is Laurie Sargent's practical, immediately usable strategies that any parent can understand. Every mom
and dad can start to bring out the best in each child and still have fun doing it!"
Cynthia Tobias, Parent
educator, and author of The Way
They Learn and You Can't Make Me, But I Can Be Persuaded.
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