Alyson’s Books

Ain’t Misbehavin’  (2011)

I wrote this book as the follow up to “Honey, I Wrecked The Kids”.  Its a book for theory-weary parents who just don’t have time to read a parenting book, instead, they just need a “dictionary of solutions”.  I promise no answer is longer than a page and half.  I have even include sample scripts so if your fired up and can’t talk without yelling just read the words on the page.  Check out the full description and reviews here.

Honey, I Wrecked The Kids ( 2009)

The inspiration for this book came from hearing so many parents exasperated cry for help, feeling they have tried EVERYTHING ( actually, the sub title is When Yelling, Screaming, Threats, Bribes, Timeouts, Groundings, Sticker Charts and Removing Privileges all don’t work) and feel they’ve inadvertently made matters worse.   They feel they have in fact, “wrecked the kids”.   I offer an insightful and funny, yet powerful information about the true nature of misbehaviour.  Parents learn to recognize these 4 “dances” , the unique discipline tools to respond to each, as well as long term strategies for finding constructive paths for getting our children’s needs met in the family.  Only way funny than that just sounded!  Check out more details here.

Breaking The Good Mom Myth ( 2007)

I just had to poke fun at modern motherhood!  Society makes the same unchallenged assumptions about some basic parenting principles that actual hinder instead of help our children so I just had to do some myth-busting and offer up a new approach that will lead to happier families and more resilient, caring and co-opeartive children.  If you are anxious, perfectionistic, overly ambitious, or discouraged about motherhood, this is a great read.  A lot of people give it to friends as baby shower gifts, wishing they had read it when their kids were a lot younger. Check out the full book details here.