The One Minute Father - by Spencer Johnson & Candle Communications (Paperback)

About the Book

Using three practical methods--One Minute Reprimands, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Goals--Spencer, co-author of The One Minute Manager, helps readers feel better about themselves as parents, while creating a happier family life for parent and child.

Book Synopsis

"The One Minute Father" is the seminal One Minute book. A man who sees that he has been a better provider than parent learns by trial and error how to be more nurturing. He first learns a more effective way to discipline- applying One Minute Reprimands. Then his children help him to discover two even more important parenting methods - One Minute Praisings and One Minute Goals.

From the Back Cover

The One Minute Father is the seminal One Minute book. A man who sees that he has been a better provider than parent learns by trial and error how to be more nurturing. He first learns a more effective way to discipline -- applying One Minute Reprimands. Then his children help him discover two even more important parenting methods -- One Minute Praisings and One Minute Goals. Using these practical methods, a father develops more confidence in himself as a parent, as he and his children enjoy a happier family life. The One Minute Father begins where most fathers are and takes them to where they want to be.

Review Quotes

"The quickest way for you to help your children learn to like themselves and want to behave themselves."--" Spencer Johnson, M.D.