
How to Be a Good Parent
Bodleian Library (Publisher)
Published on 11. September 2015
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-85124-438-6 (ISBN)
Description
'To keep children clean is something that should never be attempted. It cannot be done.'
'The mere provision of the vegetable is not sufficient; it must be actually eaten.'
'If there is room enough for somersaults, the child can be satisfied.'
Many books of advice for new parents were published during the 1920s and 30s, influenced by the growth of developmental psychology and aimed at the aspirant middle classes who were taking a more hands-on role in the raising of their offspring. This compendium brings together nuggets from the best of these titles in one handy volume. Chapters include good - and bad - behaviour, meals and mealtimes, dress and deportment, children's parties and playtime and storytelling, with sections on the all-important saying 'No!' and good bedtime habits.
Illustrated with charming contemporary line drawings, this little book is full of no-nonsense, old-fashioned parenting advice: a gem of a guide for anyone new to the hardest job in the world.
'The mere provision of the vegetable is not sufficient; it must be actually eaten.'
'If there is room enough for somersaults, the child can be satisfied.'
Many books of advice for new parents were published during the 1920s and 30s, influenced by the growth of developmental psychology and aimed at the aspirant middle classes who were taking a more hands-on role in the raising of their offspring. This compendium brings together nuggets from the best of these titles in one handy volume. Chapters include good - and bad - behaviour, meals and mealtimes, dress and deportment, children's parties and playtime and storytelling, with sections on the all-important saying 'No!' and good bedtime habits.
Illustrated with charming contemporary line drawings, this little book is full of no-nonsense, old-fashioned parenting advice: a gem of a guide for anyone new to the hardest job in the world.
Reviews / Votes
'A lovely little gift for new parents or parents to be!' 'A lovely read which can be dipped in and out of at will.' 'So much information advice and tips packed into this little gem it's amazing ... This book would make a fantastic little present for new parents.' 'A lovely, cute book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading from start to finish ... It made me laugh a lot but also agree a lot!!!' * Babyworld.com *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
10 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 122 mm
Width: 95 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
86 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85124-438-6 (9781851244386)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jaqueline Mitchell is a freelance writer and editor, and the compiler of 'London in Quotations', 'New York in Quotations' and 'Blitz Spirit'.
Compilation
Content
Where do I begin?
Good - and Bad - Behaviour
Speaking and Listening
Meals and Mealtimes
Manners and Courtesy
Cleanliness, Health and Sleep
Dress and Deportment
Playtime and Storytelling
Children's Party-Giving
Preparing them for a Life of their Own
Good - and Bad - Behaviour
Speaking and Listening
Meals and Mealtimes
Manners and Courtesy
Cleanliness, Health and Sleep
Dress and Deportment
Playtime and Storytelling
Children's Party-Giving
Preparing them for a Life of their Own